9 April 1957 Posted on April 8, 2012 by Staff The Suez Canal in Egypt opens to shipping. Famous Words of Inspiration..."The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller — Click here for more from Helen Keller Related posts: 8 November 1957 22 January 1957 16 February 1957 15 August 1914