France bans the sale of military supplies to Israel
France bans the sale of military supplies to Israel
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1969 in France
Explore 23 historical events and records for France in 1969.
Historical records for France in 1969
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January
February
International Agreement at Paris
Meets Nixon to agree a friendly policy toward China
March
Concorde
The first prototype of the Concorde makes its maiden flight
April
Meeting with Manach & says Washington will open talks
Meets Manach & says Washington will open talks with China & support its United Nations membership
Referendum
In a broadcast to the French nation says he will resign if the Government is defeated
Referendum
Says de Gaulles "suicide-by-referendum" was a manoeuvre for him to exit public life
Suicide
Says de Gaulles "suicide-by-referendum" was a manoeuvre for him to exit public life
Referendum
Loses the referendum on "participation" by 53% to 47%. France rejects the Governments plans for regional & Senate reform
Resignation of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Makes a broadcast saying, "I am ceasing to exercise my functions as President"
Resignation of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Reads out de Gaulles resignation communique to the French nation
May
Demonstrations
An anti-Gaullist demonstration is held by a communist led trades union
December
Hague Summit Relaunch
Pompidou backed completion, deepening and enlargement of the Communities at the Hague summit.
European Enlargement Policy
Opens the way to renewed enlargement talks after de Gaulle leaves office.
Other events (month unknown)
Army of Shadows
Directs Army of Shadows.
Election
Stands for the Presidency but is defeated by Pompidou. Fails to win the support of the major anti-Gaullist, dEstang
Election
Wins the Yvelines by-election against the outgoing Prime Minister de Murville. Wins 3.61% of the votes during the presidential elections
Logic of Sense
Deleuze publishes Logic of Sense and begins teaching at the experimental University of Paris VIII.
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
President of France
Appointed Presidential candidate. Appointed Acting President of France, after the resignation of de Gaulle
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Referendum
Opposes the proposal to reform the Senate
Resignation of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Appointed Acting President of France, after the resignation of de Gaulle
Special Drawing Rights Introduced
The IMF introduces Special Drawing Rights as a new international reserve asset, reducing future dependence on additions to official gold and dollar reserves.
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