23 May 1926Independence of FranceRaymond Poincare
Lebanon is declared a Republic
Historical records for France in 1926, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Lebanon is declared a Republic
Lebanon is declared a Republic
Heads a coalition Government
Briand welcomes Germany's admission to the League as a further step in the reconciliation associated with Locarno.
Briand treats the activation of Locarno as confirmation that Franco-German reconciliation now has a functioning international framework.
Marries Irene Curie and later adopts the Joliot-Curie name.
Marries Frederic Joliot and forms a new scientific partnership.
Michel Foucault is born in Poitiers into a family of physicians.
Briand's award recognizes his advocacy of Franco-German rapprochement, including his role in negotiating the 1925 Locarno settlement.
The Nobel Peace Prize is shared by Gustav Stresemann of Germany and Aristide Briand of France
Appointed Commander of the Levant
Elected to the Senate
Poincare stabilises the franc at a depreciated rate before its formal gold definition.
Appointed Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 3rd term
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