Important world events:1841 - The Ottoman Sultan Abdul Majid I issued the "Egyptian Firman" which stipulated that Mohammad Ali Pasha be given the state of Egypt and Sudan inherently. 2009 - Al-Ahly club wins the Egyptian League for the 2008/2009 season after its victory over Al-Ismaili Club in a decisive match that was held at El-Max Stadium in Alexandria. 2015 - The film “Dheepan” by Jacques Audiard wins the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. 2017 - Manchester United crowned the 2017 European League title for the first time in its history, after winning 2-0 over Ajax Amsterdam in the final. Other occasions:Day Bermuda in Bermuda Islands.

Source: Egypt Today May 24, 2021 09:22 UTC