February 21, 1974
The last Israeli soldiers leave the west bank of the Suez Canal pursuant to a truce with Egypt.
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On February 21, in the year 1974:
The last Israeli soldiers leave the west bank of the Suez Canal pursuant to a truce with Egypt.
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula.
Why February 21, 1974 matters:
The last Israeli soldiers leave the west bank of the Suez Canal pursuant to a truce with Egypt.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: February 21, 1974
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The last Israeli soldiers leave the west bank of the Suez Canal pursuant to a truce with Egypt.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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