8 January 1996Death of Francois MitterandFrancois Mitterand
Death of Francois Mitterand
Historical records for France in 1996, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Francois Mitterand
Death of Francois Mitterrand
France conducts its final nuclear test before ending nuclear explosive testing.
France carries out a nuclear test equivalent to approximately 120,000 tonnes of conventional explosives, six times the force of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima
Chirac announces an end to nuclear tests, accedes to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Paris agrees to a 10-year compensation package for French Polynesia to rectify some of the damage caused by the programme of nuclear testing. Chirac announces an end to nuclear tests, accedes to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Chirac participated in launching negotiations that produced the Amsterdam Treaty.
de Charette helps back the Nordic accessions that extend Schengen cooperation across northern Europe. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
In France, Juppe leads France as Denmark, Finland and Sweden sign agreements joining Schengen. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Scores a late volley against Liverpool and lifts the trophy as Manchester United captain.
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