2 April 1974Death of Georges PompidouGeorges Pompidou
Death of Georges Pompidou
Historical records for France in 1974, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Georges Pompidou
Appointed President of France
Youngest head of State in France since Louis Napoleon, 1848
Nominated Prime Minister of France by Giscard dEstaing
France performs nuclear tests at Muruora Island
Giscard hosted the Paris summit that created the European Council as a regular forum for national leaders.
Hosts the EC Paris Summit. Declares Heads of State should meet more frequently
Giscard supported the decision to move toward direct elections to the European Parliament.
At the Paris summit, Giscard supported creation of a Community fund to reduce regional economic disparities.
Directs Celine and Julie Go Boating.
Directs Going Places.
Establishes technology later used in banking, identity and telecommunications cards.
Appointed President of France, after the death of Pompidou
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 1st term
Resigns from the PSU to join the more moderate Socialist Party
Patents a portable card containing electronic memory.
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