4 February 1965International Gold StandardCharles de Gaulle
De Gaulle calls for an international monetary system based more directly on gold than dollars.
Historical records for France in 1965, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
De Gaulle calls for an international monetary system based more directly on gold than dollars.
France joined the agreement to create a single Commission and Council for the three European Communities.
France began boycotting Council meetings during the Empty Chair crisis over agricultural finance and institutional voting.
Couve de Murville defended France's withdrawal from Council meetings during the Empty Chair dispute.
Announces he will present himself as a Presidential candidite in the elections
In the 1st round polls 43%, Mitterrand 27% & Lecanuet 20%, a 2nd round is required
Wins the 2nd & final round with 54.6% to Mitterrands 45.4%
Refuses to give Weygand a State Funeral
Builds a coalition of all French left wing parties
Re-elected President of the 5th Republic
Appointed President (1965-1968) of the European Court of Human Rights
Goes into exile to Brazil after being charged with plotting against the State
Directs Le Bonheur.
Maheu encourages member states to finance archaeological rescue and temple relocation.
Directs Pierrot le Fou.
Appointed President (1965-1968) of the European Court of Human Rights
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