332 B.C- Alexander the great conquered Egypt.
1882- British troops take control of Egypt.
1920- Iraq is placed under British mandate.
1932- Iraq becaome a independent state.
1962- Algeria gained independence from France.
1963- Ahmed Ben Bella elected as first president.
1971- Bahrin gains formal independence from Britan.
1978- Soilih toppled and killed by Mercenarie led by Denard.
1979- The peace treaty between Egypt and Israel was signed.
1994- Jordan signed the peace treaty with Israel.
1996- Food prices riots after subsides removed under economic plans.