16 January 1945NationalizationCharles de Gaulle
The Renault company is nationalized after accusations of collaboration during the occupation
Historical records for France in 1945, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Renault company is nationalized after accusations of collaboration during the occupation
The defeat of the Axis in Europe is publicly confirmed in France.
Makes the official announcement of victory over the Axis powers in Europe at 3 pm
Makes the official announcement of victory over the Axis powers in Europe at 3 pm
Germany's final surrender instrument confirms the end of organised German resistance in Europe.
Present when Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signs the final German Instrument of Surrender entering into force at 23:01 Central European Time
Flown to Spain a few days before the German surrender, Franco has Laval arrested and turned over to the Americans in Austria who extradite him to the French authorities in July
The Prime Minister of France is sentenced to death for high treason
The Prime Minister of France is sentenced to death for high treason
Death of Pierre Laval, executed
Shot by a firing squad for high treason
Shot by a firing squad for high treason
Major deposit banks and the Banque de France are brought into public ownership
Initial Member of Allied Control Commission over Germany
Publication of "Roads to Freedom". Publication of "Being & Nothingness"
Directs Children of Paradise, a major French production completed during the wartime occupation.
Appointed Deputy
Elected Deputy for the Pas-de-Calais
Appointed High Commissioner for Indo China to regain French control
September, rejects the Vietminhs demands for sovereignty
September, rejects the Vietminhs demands for sovereignty
Beauvoir becomes a founding editor of Les Temps Modernes.
Sartre helps establish Les Temps Modernes as a journal of engaged literature and politics.
Appointed Mayor of Arras
Appointed Minister of State
Women are given the vote
Publication of "Roads to Freedom". Publication of "Being & Nothingness"
The Saar is occupied by French troops & economically incorporated into France
Reports from liberated Europe for The Observer.
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