10 May 1981ElectionValery Giscard dEstang
Defeated by Mitterand in the 2nd round of the Presidential election
Historical records for France in 1981, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Defeated by Mitterand in the 2nd round of the Presidential election
Wins 51.7% of the vote, 48.3% for Valery Giscard dEstaing
Appointed President of France, 1st term
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Mitterrand represented France at a European Council soon after becoming President and reaffirmed France's role in Community affairs.
Arrested ibut quickly released by the new Socialist Government of Francois Mitterand
Scientific institutions commemorate Curie family contributions.
Directs Diva.
Comes 3rd in the 1st round of the Presidential elections
Decides to create the "Grande Louvre" & restore it as a museum
Splits the centre-right vote, Chirac & Giscard were defeated by Socialist Mitterrand
Appointed Minister of Planning
Appointed Minister of Agriculture
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