15 December 1948First French Controlled Chain ReactionLew Kowarski
Achieves the first controlled nuclear chain reaction on French territory.
Historical records for France in 1948, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Achieves the first controlled nuclear chain reaction on French territory.
Leads work culminating in France's first nuclear reactor.
Helps bring Frances first experimental nuclear reactor to criticality.
During the last days of his first administration, Schuman's Government proposed plans that later resulted in the Council of Europe and the European Community single market
Schuman's government promoted post-war European cooperation, including initiatives that contributed to the Council of Europe and later supranational integration.
During the last days of his first administration, Schuman's Government proposed plans that later resulted in the Council of Europe and the European Community single market
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 1st term
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