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1999 in France
Explore 15 historical events and records for France in 1999.
Historical records for France in 1999
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January
February
Trial
Manslaughter trial for part played in blood scandal spreading Aids to 4,000 people
May
Treaty of Schengen
Jospin helps lead France when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Vedrine handles French diplomacy as the Schengen system is absorbed into the Union's legal structure. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
Chevenement supports the post-Amsterdam legal settlement assigning treaty bases to individual Schengen measures. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
August
Transfer to Arsenal
Joins Arsenal from Juventus and begins a career that will make him the club's record goalscorer.
Thierry Henry Joins Arsenal
Wenger brought Thierry Henry from Juventus to Arsenal in August 1999 and developed him into one of the leading goalscorers in English football.
December
Hubble Captured for Servicing Mission 3A
Clervoy operates Discovery's robotic arm to capture Hubble for the emergency Servicing Mission 3A.
Hubble Released After Servicing Mission 3A
Clervoy uses Discovery's robotic arm to release Hubble after repairs restore the observatory to science operations.
Other events (month unknown)
Beau Travail
Directs Beau Travail, a French drama inspired by Herman Melville's Billy Budd.
Henry Signs for Wenger Arsenal Project
Thierry Henry joined Arsenal from Juventus and flourished after Wenger developed him into a prolific central striker.
Neptune Ring Arc Dynamics
Sicardy publishes ground-based adaptive-optics observations showing that Neptune's ring arcs remain dynamically complex.
Party Leader
Apppointed Party Leader of the RPR
Player of the Year
Tottenham winger Ginola wins the writers accolade as his adventurous dribbling and individual flair distinguish him during the 1998–99 season.
Transfer to Real Madrid
Real Madrid recruits Nicolas Anelka, formerly of Arsenal. The French forward moved from Arsenal to Spain after helping the London club win domestic trophies.
How these records were prepared
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