Memory of the day: Egyptian army led by Ahmed al-Monukli conquers city of Acre after 6-month siege in 1832

CAIRO – 27 May 2021: On May 27, many important events took place.

Important world event: 

1832 - The Egyptian army led by Ahmed Al-Monukli conquers the city of Acre after a 6-month siege.

Born on this day:

1332 - Ibn Khaldoun, founder of sociology.

1871 - Georges Henri Rouault, French painter

1896 - Joanna Maxwell Cannan, British novelist

1931 - Faten Hamama, Egyptian actress

1953 - Omar Abdel Aziz, director

1971 - Manal Afifi, actress

Died on this day:

1873 – Rifaa’ al-Tahtawi