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Archive Home > 2009 > November > 17 > The Suez Canal opens in Egypt in 1869

The Suez Canal opens in Egypt in 1869

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
November 17, 2009

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2009. There are 44 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Nov. 17, 1800, Congress held its first session in Washington in the partially completed Capitol building.

On this date

In 1558, Elizabeth I acceded to the English throne upon the....

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