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1972 in France

Explore 7 historical events and records for France in 1972.

Historical records for France in 1972

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January

Accession Treaty Support

Pompidou, Georges Jean Raymond ยท Brussels ยท President of France ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Pompidou supported the treaties enabling Britain, Ireland, Denmark and Norway to seek membership of the European Communities.

April

French Enlargement Referendum

Pompidou, Georges Jean Raymond ยท France ยท President of France ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

French voters approved enlargement of the European Communities in a referendum called by Pompidou.

October

Paris Summit European Union Goal

Pompidou, Georges Jean Raymond ยท Paris ยท President of France ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Pompidou hosted Community leaders as they set broader ambitions for economic, monetary and political cooperation.

Other events (month unknown)

Anti-Oedipus

Deleuze, Gilles ยท Paris ยท Philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Deleuze and Felix Guattari publish Anti-Oedipus, the first volume of Capitalism and Schizophrenia.

Prime Minister of France

Mesmer, Pierre ยท Prime Minister of France ยท Government / Gaullist Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of France

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

Bunuel, Luis ยท Director ยท Arts / Cinema

Directs The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie.

World Heritage Convention Adopted

Maheu, Rene ยท Paris ยท Director General of UNESCO ยท Arts / Cultural Heritage

UNESCO's General Conference adopted the World Heritage Convention creating a framework for cooperation in protecting outstanding cultural and natural sites.

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