Memory of the day: English fleet bombs Alexandria in 1882

CAIRO – 11 July 2021: On July 11, many important events took place.

Important world events:

1882 - The English fleet bombs Alexandria and destroys its fortresses, and Ahmed Orabi is forced to withdraw his forces to Kafr al-Dawwar and reorganize his army.

2010 - Spain wins the World Cup for the first time in its history, after defeating the Netherlands in the final match with a goal to nil.