Customs Union Completion
France joined the other EEC members in completing the customs union and abolishing internal customs duties.
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1968 in France
Explore 14 historical events and records for France in 1968.
Historical records for France in 1968
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Hydrogen Bomb
France explodes a hydrogen bomb in the South Pacific & becomes the 5th nuclear power
Nuclear Power
France explodes a hydrogen bomb in the South Pacific & becomes the 5th nuclear power
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Abu Simbel Rescue Completed
The relocation of the Abu Simbel temples was completed through an international campaign coordinated by UNESCO with Egyptian authorities and partner countries.
Abu Simbel Temple Reassembly Completed
UNESCO coordinated international work that successfully reconstructed the Abu Simbel temples on higher ground.
Completion of Abu Simbel Relocation
UNESCO celebrates successful reassembly of the Abu Simbel temples above the reservoir.
Coup
Retreats to Baden-Baden during a rebellion which threatens to overthrow the Government
Difference and Repetition
Deleuze publishes Difference and Repetition as his principal doctoral thesis and a major statement of his metaphysics.
Philae International Appeal Launched
UNESCO appealed for renewed international assistance to rescue the temple buildings on Philae from damaging water conditions.
President of France
Appointed President of the Senate
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister
Reassembly of Abu Simbel
Desroches Noblecourt witnesses completion of the landmark temple-rescue project.
Rebellion of Rebels in Baden-Baden
Retreats to Baden-Baden during a rebellion which threatens to overthrow the Government
Stolen Kisses
Directs Stolen Kisses.
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