1869 ⟶ Suez Canal Opens

The Suez Canal opens linking the Mediterranean to the Red Se...
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1859
1869
1914
1956
2021

🚢 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

🚢 Panama Canal Opens

August 15: Panama Canal opens.⟶
Panama Canal Opens (1914)
CanalsTradeShippingInfrastructurePanamaTransportationImperialismEconomic Development
PanamaPanamaUnited StatesUnited States

🚢 Suez Canal Nationalization and Crisis

October 29 – November 7: Nasser's nationalisation of the Suez Canal triggers the Suez crisis.⟶
Suez Canal Nationalization and Crisis (1956)
Cold WarNationalizationDecolonizationMiddle East ConflictSuez CanalInternational RelationsImperialismUnited Nations
EgyptEgyptUnited KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFranceIsraelIsrael

🚢 Ever Given Container Ship Blocks Suez Canal

March 23 – 29: The container ship Ever Given obstructs the Suez Canal for six days, costing an estimated $3.6 billion in global trade.⟶
Ever Given Container Ship Blocks Suez Canal (2021)
ShippingSupply ChainGlobal TradeSuez CanalEconomic ImpactMaritime Transport
EgyptEgypt