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1993 in France
Explore 17 historical events and records for France in 1993.
Historical records for France in 1993
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January
May
Boli Champions League Final Winning Goal
Heads Marseille's only goal against Milan to secure the first Champions League-era title.
Deschamps Champions League Winning Captain
Captains Marseille to victory over Milan and lifts the European Cup at age twenty-four.
November
European Union Comes into Force
Mitterrand saw the Maastricht settlement enter into force, formally creating the European Union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Serves as Foreign Minister when Maastricht enters into force and the European Union formally replaces the earlier Community framework.
Treaty of Maastricht
Serves as president when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and formally establishes the European Union.
Louvre
The "Grande Louvre" is opened, 200 yrs after the Louvre is 1st opened to the public
December
Growth Competitiveness Employment White Paper
The Delors Commission proposed a European strategy linking competitiveness, employment and economic modernisation.
Other events (month unknown)
Budget
From 1993 to 1995, is Minister for the Budget and spokesman for the executive in the cabinet of Prime Minister Edouard Balladur
Dramatic Real Madrid European Header
Antoine Kombouaré scored a famous stoppage-time header against Real Madrid as Paris Saint-Germain progressed from an extraordinary UEFA Cup quarter-final.
First Manchester United League Championship
Cantona helped Manchester United win their first English league title for twenty-six years after his midseason arrival from Leeds.
Galatasaray Champions League Disciplinary Incident
Cantona was sent off after Manchester United's European elimination against Galatasaray, ending a fraught away match with further controversy.
Midfield Engine Joins Paris
Vincent Guérin signed for Paris Saint-Germain and provided dynamic box-to-box support during the club's subsequent domestic championship seasons.
Number Seven Shirt Legacy Begins
Cantona became associated with Manchester United's number seven shirt and developed into the attacking focal point of Ferguson's championship side.
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Socialist Party
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Three Colours: Blue
Directs Three Colours: Blue, the French-language first film in the Three Colours trilogy.
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