Death of Georges Pompidou
Death of Georges Pompidou
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1974 in France
Explore 19 historical events and records for France in 1974.
Historical records for France in 1974
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April
May
President of France
Appointed President of France
Youngest President
Youngest head of State in France since Louis Napoleon, 1848
President of France
Nominated Prime Minister of France by Giscard dEstaing
July
Nuclear Power
France performs nuclear tests at Muruora Island
December
European Council Creation
Giscard hosted the Paris summit that created the European Council as a regular forum for national leaders.
Summit
Hosts the EC Paris Summit. Declares Heads of State should meet more frequently
Direct Elections Agreement
Giscard supported the decision to move toward direct elections to the European Parliament.
Regional Development Fund Agreement
At the Paris summit, Giscard supported creation of a Community fund to reduce regional economic disparities.
Other events (month unknown)
Celine and Julie Go Boating
Directs Celine and Julie Go Boating.
First Division Promotion Attack
François M'Pelé became an important attacking presence as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the French top flight under Just Fontaine.
France Ratifies Protocol Two
France ratified Additional Protocol Two in March, providing a commitment related to nuclear weapon assurances for regional treaty parties.
Going Places
Directs Going Places.
Integrated-Circuit Payment Card
Establishes technology later used in banking, identity and telecommunications cards.
President of France
Appointed President of France, after the death of Pompidou
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 1st term
Promotion Squad Creative Veteran
Jean-Pierre Dogliani contributed experienced midfield play to Paris Saint-Germain during the campaign that secured the club's first-division status.
Resignation of Michel Rocard
Resigns from the PSU to join the more moderate Socialist Party
Smart Card Patent
Patents a portable card containing electronic memory.
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