1912 – Aswan Dam in Egypt inaugurated.
1913 – US central bank founded.
1920 – King George V of England signs a decree on Ireland’s independence.
1955 – Syria calls for expelling Israel from the United Nations.
1961 – Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser announces the nationalization of all foreigners’ property and prevents the entry of the French to Egypt after the arrest of four French people on charges of espionage and conspiracy against him.
Born today:
1918 – Helmut Schmidt, former German President .
Passed away:
1288 – Discoveror of circulatory Ibn al-Nafees passes away.
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