European Monetary System Initiative
Giscard worked with Helmut Schmidt to advance plans for the European Monetary System.
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1978 in France
Explore 7 historical events and records for France in 1978.
Historical records for France in 1978
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European Monetary System Agreement
European leaders agreed the framework for the European Monetary System, strongly promoted by Giscard.
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Academy Graduate Senior Breakthrough
Luis Fernández emerged in Paris Saint-Germain's first team and began a long association with the club as an energetic defensive midfielder.
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France
Vuelta a Espana
Winner of the Vuelta a Espana
Wenger Appears for Strasbourg First Team
Arsène Wenger made a small number of senior appearances for Strasbourg while developing the analytical approach that later defined his coaching.
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