6 January 1969France bans the sale of military supplies to IsraelCharles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
France bans the sale of military supplies to Israel
Historical records for France in 1969, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
France bans the sale of military supplies to Israel
Meets Nixon to agree a friendly policy toward China
The first prototype of the Concorde makes its maiden flight
Meets Manach & says Washington will open talks with China & support its United Nations membership
In a broadcast to the French nation says he will resign if the Government is defeated
Says de Gaulles "suicide-by-referendum" was a manoeuvre for him to exit public life
Says de Gaulles "suicide-by-referendum" was a manoeuvre for him to exit public life
Loses the referendum on "participation" by 53% to 47%. France rejects the Governments plans for regional & Senate reform
Makes a broadcast saying, "I am ceasing to exercise my functions as President"
Reads out de Gaulles resignation communique to the French nation
An anti-Gaullist demonstration is held by a communist led trades union
Pompidou backed completion, deepening and enlargement of the Communities at the Hague summit.
Opens the way to renewed enlargement talks after de Gaulle leaves office.
Directs Army of Shadows.
Stands for the Presidency but is defeated by Pompidou. Fails to win the support of the major anti-Gaullist, dEstang
Wins the Yvelines by-election against the outgoing Prime Minister de Murville. Wins 3.61% of the votes during the presidential elections
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Appointed Presidential candidate. Appointed Acting President of France, after the resignation of de Gaulle
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Opposes the proposal to reform the Senate
Appointed Acting President of France, after the resignation of de Gaulle
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