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When did Panama assume control of the Canal through its territory, begun in 1881 and opened to shipping in 1914?

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When did Panama assume control of the Canal through its territory, begun in 1881 and opened to shipping in 1914?
posted Nov 26, 2020 by Harshita Dhaliwal

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31 December 1999
The Canal was started by France, completed by the USA in 1914, officially opened in 1920, run by the USA until 1979 when it was then jointly controlled by the USA and Panama until it passed into full control by Panama at the end of 1999.

answer Nov 27, 2020 by Rajni
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