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2024 in France

Explore 21 historical events and records for France in 2024.

Historical records for France in 2024

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January

WASP-121b Atmospheric Weather

Changeat, Quentin ยท Science / Astronomy

Changeat leads a multi-year Hubble study revealing evolving cyclones and complex weather in the atmosphere of hot Jupiter WASP-121b.

February

Euclid Dark Universe Survey Begins

Mellier, Yannick ยท Euclid ยท Astronomer ยท Science / Astronomy

Mellier leads the scientific consortium as Euclid begins its nominal six-year survey to measure billions of galaxies and trace dark energy over cosmic time.

Security Agreement with Ukraine

Macron, Emmanuel ยท Paris ยท President of France ยท Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Signs a security agreement with Ukraine.

Troop Discussion

Macron, Emmanuel ยท Paris ยท President of France ยท Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Says Western troop deployment should not be ruled out.

April

DESI Expansion Precision

Palanque-Delabrouille, Nathalie ยท Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument ยท Cosmologist ยท Science / Astronomy

Palanque-Delabrouille highlights DESI measurements of the expansion history in seven cosmic-time intervals, demonstrating percent-level precision relevant to dark-energy evolution.

May

Euclid First Science Results

Mellier, Yannick ยท Euclid ยท Astronomer ยท Science / Astronomy

Mellier presents Euclid's first science papers and performance results, demonstrating that the mission is ready for precision studies of the dark universe.

FA Cup Winner

Varane, Raphael ยท London ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Raphael Varane produced an assured final appearance for United against their city rivals as Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the 2024 FA Cup final at Wembley.

June

Real Madrid Signing Announced

Mbappe, Kylian ยท Madrid ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Real Madrid announce an agreement for him to join the club on a five-season contract.

August

European Super Cup Debut Goal

Mbappe, Kylian ยท Warsaw ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores on his competitive Real Madrid debut in the European Super Cup victory over Atalanta.

November

DESI Full Shape Gravity Test

Zarrouk, Pauline ยท Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument ยท Cosmologist ยท Science / Astronomy

Zarrouk co-leads DESI's full-shape analysis testing general relativity on cosmic scales and limiting modified-gravity alternatives to dark energy.

December

Intercontinental Cup Final Opening Goal

Mbappe, Kylian ยท Lusail ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Pachuca 3-0 in the Intercontinental Cup final.

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Al Ittihad Arrival

Diaby, Moussa ยท Jeddah ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

After playing for Aston Villa, Moussa Diaby became a Al Ittihad player in 2024. The France international added direct running and creativity after spells in Germany and England.

Al Nassr Arrival

Simakan, Mohamed ยท Riyadh ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Al Nassr recruited Mohamed Simakan from RB Leipzig in 2024 as part of its first-team planning. The French defender joined after developing as an athletic centre-back in the Bundesliga.

Emilia Perez

Audiard, Jacques ยท Director ยท Arts / Cinema

Directs Emilia Perez, a French musical crime drama.

French Cup Final Goal Against Lyon

Dembรฉlรฉ, Ousmane ยท Lille ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Dembรฉlรฉ scored against Lyon during Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 Coupe de France final victory, providing a vital breakthrough from the right.

Golden Bear for Dahomey

Diop, Mati ยท Director ยท Arts / Cinema

The film Dahomey, directed by Mati Diop, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival.

Juventus Midfield Arrival

Thuram, Khephren ยท Turin ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Signs for Juventus from Nice and adds athletic ball-carrying and recovery running to the squad during its summer rebuild.

Midfielder Completes Permanent Lazio Move

Guendouzi, Mattรฉo ยท Rome ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Mattรฉo Guendouzi completes his move from Marseille to Lazio after a loan spell, reinforcing the team's midfield with pressing and progressive passing.

PSG French Championship Wing Breakthrough

Barcola, Bradley ยท Paris ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Barcola established himself as a dangerous wide attacker as Paris Saint-Germain retained the French league title under Luis Enrique.

Transfer to Bayern Munich

Olise, Michael ยท Munich ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

After a spell with Crystal Palace, Michael Olise signs for Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga club obtained the skilful winger following his breakout Premier League displays.

Transfer to Real Madrid

Mbappe, Kylian ยท Madrid ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Real Madrid recruits Kylian Mbappe, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain. Madrid finally signed the French star on a free transfer after years of speculation about the move.

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