1859 ⟶ Construction of the Suez Canal Begins

1859–1869: Suez Canal is constructed.
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1859
1869
1988
1994

🌉 Construction Begins on the Grand Canal

First part of the Grand Canal of China is built.⟶
Construction Begins on the Grand Canal (-486)
CanalsInfrastructureTransportationEconomyQin DynastyWater ManagementTrade
ChinaChina

🚢 Construction of the Suez Canal Begins

1859–1869: Suez Canal is constructed.⟶
Construction of the Suez Canal Begins (1859)
CanalsInfrastructureTransportationTradeColonialismGlobalizationOttoman Empire
EgyptEgyptFranceFranceUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚢 Suez Canal Opens

The Suez Canal opens linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.⟶
Suez Canal Opens (1869)
CanalsTrade RoutesGlobal TradeImperialismColonialismShippingInfrastructureModernization
EgyptEgyptFranceFranceUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

🚄 Channel Tunnel Construction Begins

Construction of the Channel Tunnel begins.⟶
Channel Tunnel Construction Begins (1988)
InfrastructureTransportationEuropean UnionConstruction
United KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFrance

🚄 Channel Tunnel Opens

May 6: Opening of the Channel Tunnel.⟶
Channel Tunnel Opens (1994)
InfrastructureTransportationEuropean UnionConstructionTrade
United KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFrance