In Egypt's October 1976 election, not unexpectedly,…
1976 CE
In Egypt's October 1976 election, not unexpectedly, the pro-government center platform of the ASU wins an overwhelming majority, two hundred and eighty seats; the SLP wins twelve and the NPUP only two.
Independent candidates win forty-eight seats.
When he opens the new assembly, Sadat announces that the platforms will become political parties.