9 April 1957 April 8, 2012 Author: Staff The Suez Canal in Egypt opens to shipping. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius." Fulton J. Sheen — Click here for more from Fulton J. Sheen Related posts: 8 November 1957 22 January 1957 16 February 1957 15 August 1914 Categories: History