Memory of the day: First issue of Egypt’s Al-Ahram newspaper published in 1876

CAIRO – 5 August 2021: On August 5, many important events took place.

Important world events:

1876 - First issue of Egypt’s Al-Ahram newspaper published.

1914 - The first traffic light in history is installed in the American city of Cleveland.

1962 - American seduction actress Marilyn Monroe is found dead in her apartment after taking an overdose of sleeping pills.