Memory of the day: Egyptian Agricultural Museums launches in 1938

CAIRO – 16 January 2022: In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on January 16.

929 - Abd al-Rahman al-Nasir declares himself Caliph of the Muslims in Cordoba, establishing the Caliphate of Cordoba.

1835 - The establishment of the Emirate of Dubai, 15 years after its association with the British protectorate.

1920 - The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place.

1938 - The opening of the Egyptian Agricultural Museum in the Saray of Princess Fatma Ismail, which she had donated in 1908 to the Egyptian University

1953 - Dissolution of political parties in Egypt

1979 - Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi arrives with his family in Egypt after leaving Iran.

2020 - The death of the Egyptian actress, Magda, at the age of 89.