Opening of the Suez Canal
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Date
November 17, 1869
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
Egypt
Categories
Science & Technology
Economic & Business
Event Details
On November 17, 1869, the Suez Canal in Egypt was officially opened, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
It drastically reduced the shipping distance between Europe and Asia by eliminating the need to sail around Africa, transforming global trade.