This Day in African History: 29 August
1940, 29 August - World War II: North Africa
The Suez Canal is targeted by an Italian air raid.
1956, 29 August
Britain and France begin initial planning for the Tripartite Invasion, their response to Colonel Nasser's move to nationalise the Suez Canal on 26 July 1956. (See Timeline: Suez Crisis for more.)
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The Suez Canal is targeted by an Italian air raid.
1956, 29 August
Britain and France begin initial planning for the Tripartite Invasion, their response to Colonel Nasser's move to nationalise the Suez Canal on 26 July 1956. (See Timeline: Suez Crisis for more.)
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