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- With its Country Official Name, the French Republic.France's capital city is Paris which can be found in Europe.France is an independent county.The dailing code for the country is (+33)
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Today in History for May 17
On this day in 2013
- MOVIES: R
- Frances Ha is released. This small budget, black-and white-collaboration between writer/director Noah Baumbach and writer/star Greta Gerwig centers on Frances (Gerwig), an apprentice dancer fumbling through post-college life in New York City.
On this day in 2012
- DEATHS
- France Clidat, Pianist.
On this day in 2011
- GAMING: XBOX 360
- The First Templar for Xbox 360 is released. The First Templar follows the story of two main characters – a French Templar, and his companion, a noble lady who has been proclaimed a heretic. Taking control over these two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and discover the secret of the Holy Grail. The heroes face powerful opponents at every turn, in the face of the Saracen, King Philip IV of France and the Inquisition.
On this day in 2006
- BIRTHS
- Senny Mayulu, Soccer Player, born in France.
On this day in 2005
- GAMING: PC
- Imperial Glory for PC is released. Imperial Glory promises to be the most extensive strategy game ever, offering an in- depth management model along with graphically stunning real-time land and naval battles in full 3D. Choose which of the five great 19th century Empires to lead: Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia or Austro-Hungary, each with their own unique attributes. Command your troops in large-scale battles across the globe, from the green fields of England to the icy wastes of Russia and sweeping deserts of Morocco. However, ultimate glory will depend on your utilising politics, trade, diplomacy, resource management and technology research. This is an age of change ? be at the leading edge of the modern world or your civilization will crumble and fall. [Eidos Interactive]
On this day in 2004
- BIRTHS
- Dorian Fanni, Soccer Player, born in France.
On this day in 2003
- BIRTHS
- Andy Alune Diouf, Soccer Player, born in France.
- Andy Diouf, Soccer Player, born in France.
On this day in 2002
- BIRTHS
- Léon Marchand, French swimmer (400 metre individual medley Olympic Gold 2024 and world record holder), born in Toulouse, France.
On this day in 2001
- BIRTHS
- Kouadio Emmanuel Boris Koné, Soccer Player, born in France.
- Kouadio Koné, French professional footballer, Colombes, born in France.
- Kouadio Manu Koné, Soccer Player, born in France.
On this day in 1997
- BIRTHS
- Nego Ekofo, Soccer Player, born in France.
On this day in 1996
- BIRTHS
- Dassiémou Arthur Maï, Soccer Player, born in France.
On this day in 1995
- BIRTHS
- Benjamin Karamoko, French footballer, Mali, born in France.
On this day in 1994
- BIRTHS
- Mayingila N'zuzi Mata, French association football player, Paris, born in France.
- Kévin Mayingila N'zuzi-Mata, Soccer Player, born in France.
- Vincent Viot, Soccer Player, born in France.
On this day in 1993
- BIRTHS
- Florent Zitte, Soccer Player, born in France.
On this day in 1990
- BIRTHS
- Clémence Calvin, French distance runner, Vichy, born in France.
On this day in 1988
- BIRTHS
- Claire Jacquet, French canoer, Bar-le-Duc, born in France.
- Damien DA SILVA, Soccer Player, born in France .
- Granddi Ngoyi, French football player of Congolese descent, Melun, born in France.
On this day in 1984
- BIRTHS
- Vincent DURAND, Soccer Player, born in France .
On this day in 1982
- BIRTHS
- Tony Parker, French basketball player, Bruges, born in France.
On this day in 1980
- BIRTHS
- Stéphane Robert, French professional tennis player, born in Montargis, France.
On this day in 1979
- BIRTHS
- Tatiana Arfel, French writer, Paris, born in France.
- Max Boublil, French comedian, singer and film / TV actor, Paris, born in France.
- Alexandre Freschi, French politician, Marmande, born in France.
On this day in 1976
- BIRTHS
- Benjamin Delmas, figure skater, Châlons-en-Champagne, born in France.
On this day in 1975
- BIRTHS
- Cheick Kongo, French martial artist, Paris, born in France.
- Andreea Bollengier, chess player, Dijon, born in France.
On this day in 1973
- BIRTHS
- Frédéric Havas, French volleyball player, Kaolack, born in France.
On this day in 1971
- BIRTHS
- Brahim Hammouche, French politician, Semaoune, born in France.
On this day in 1969
- BIRTHS
- Charles-Édouard Bouée, French Management Consultant, Bègles, born in France.
- Frances Callier, American actress/comedian, Chicago, born in United States.
- Robinson Savary, film director, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1968
- BIRTHS
- Constance Menard, equestrian, Dijon, born in France.
- Philippe Benetton, French rugby union footballer and coach, Cahors, born in France.
On this day in 1966
- BIRTHS
- Gilles Quénéhervé, French sprinter and official, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1965
- BIRTHS
- Philippe-Marie Salvan,, Toulouse, born in France.
On this day in 1962
- BIRTHS
- Florence Granjus, French politician, Nanterre, born in France.
On this day in 1960
- BIRTHS
- Annick De Susini, Olympic swimmer, Pointe-à-Pitre, born in France.
On this day in 1955
- DEATHS
- Francesco Balilla Pratella, composer, who died at 75.
On this day in 1954
- BIRTHS
- Daniel Londas, French boxer, Fort-de-France, born in France.
- Alain Lamouille, Race Car Driver, born in Annecy, France.
- Catherine Maunoury, French acrobatic pilot, Elbeuf, born in France.
- Jean-Marie Bigard, Comedian, born in France.
On this day in 1953
- BIRTHS
- Gérard Krawczyk, French film director, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1952
- BIRTHS
- Howard Hampton, Lawyer, politician, Fort Frances, born in Canada.
- Marguerite Deprez-Audebert, French politician, Béthune, born in France.
On this day in 1951
- BIRTHS
- Mauro Di Francesco, Italian actor, Milan, born in Italy.
On this day in 1949
- BIRTHS
- Marc Fosset, French musician, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1948
- BIRTHS
- Henry Fourès, French historian, musician, composer and pianist, Coursan, born in France.
- Robert Nardelli, American businessman, Old Forge, Lackawanna County, born in France.
On this day in 1947
- BIRTHS
- Jean Grellier, French politician, Moncoutant, born in France.
On this day in 1946
- BIRTHS
- Françoise Grossetête, French politician, Lyon, born in France.
On this day in 1943
- BIRTHS
- Anne-Charlotte Verney, French racing driver, Le Mans, born in France.
On this day in 1942
- BIRTHS
- Christian Blanc, French politician, Talence, born in France.
- Philippe Gondet, French footballer, Blois, born in France.
- Tom Turesson, Swedish footballer and manager, Vendel, born in France.
On this day in 1941
- BIRTHS
- Louis Duvernois, French politician, Rouffiac, born in France.
- Jean-Michel Dubernard, French politician, Lyon, born in France.
On this day in 1940
- EVENTS
- Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium and begins invasion of France.
- BIRTHS
- Gérard Fussman, French indologist, Lens, born in France.
- Marcel Lozinski, Film director, Screenwriter, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1936
- BIRTHS
- Guy Camberabero, French rugby union flyhalf (14 Tests 110 points; ROC La Voulte Sportif, US TyrosseRUC), born in Saubion, France (d. 2023).
On this day in 1934
- BIRTHS
- Victor Arbez, French biathlete, Bellefontaine, born in France.
- Pierre Clastres, French anthropologist, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1933
- BIRTHS
- Raymond Zarpanelian, French association football player, Paris, born in France.
- Jean Vautrin, French writer, Pagny-sur-Moselle, born in France.
On this day in 1932
- BIRTHS
- Archiguille, French painter, Leeds, born in France.
On this day in 1931
- BIRTHS
- Yves Dreyfus, French fencer, Clermont-Ferrand, born in France.
On this day in 1929
- BIRTHS
- Jean Kahn, French Jewish community leader, Strasbourg, born in France.
- Jean-Denis Bredin, French writer and lawyer, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1927
- BIRTHS
- Jean-Louis Richard, French actor and director, Paris, born in France.
- Francesca Forrellad, Spanish writer (1927-2013), Sabadell, born in Spain.
On this day in 1926
- BIRTHS
- Marc Honegger, French musicologist, Paris, born in France.
- Prince Dimitri Romanov, Russian prince, Antibes, born in France.
On this day in 1925
- BIRTHS
- May-Eliane De Lencquesaing, French winemaker, Bordeaux, born in France.
- Michel De Certeau, French Jesuit and scholar, Chambéry, born in France.
- Claude Julien, French journalist, Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, born in France.
On this day in 1924
- BIRTHS
- Gabriel Bacquier, French opera singer, Béziers, born in France.
- Guy Pedroncini, French historian, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1922
- BIRTHS
- Jean Rédélé, French racing driver, Dieppe, born in France.
On this day in 1921
- BIRTHS
- Moustafa Safouan, Egyptian psychoanalyst, Alexandria, born in France.
On this day in 1920
- BIRTHS
- Jean Mercanton, French actor, Marseille, born in France.
- Jacques Clancy, French actor, Eysines, born in France.
- René Dupuy, French actor, New York City, born in France.
On this day in 1919
- BIRTHS
- Aimé Michel, French writer on UFOs, Saint-Vincent-les-Forts, born in France.
On this day in 1916
- BIRTHS
- Frances Kroll Ring,, Lone Tree Township, born in United States.
- Francis Cosne, French film producer, France, born in France.
On this day in 1915
- BIRTHS
- Jean Cazeneuve, French sociologist and anthropologist, Ussel, born in France.
On this day in 1912
- BIRTHS
- Marie Déa, actress, Nanterre, born in France.
- Gaëtan De Rosnay, French painter, Curepipe, born in France.
- Francesc Xavier Bultó, Spanish businessman, Barcelona, born in Spain.
- Sándor Végh, Hungarian violinist, Cluj-Napoca, born in France.
On this day in 1911
- BIRTHS
- André Jaunet, Swiss flautist (1911-1988), Corné, born in France.
On this day in 1908
- BIRTHS
- Pierre Louis-Dreyfus, French racing driver,8th arrondissement of Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1904
- EVENTS
- Maurice Ravel's song cycle "Shéhérazade"premieres with Jeanne Hatto as soprano, at the Salle Nouveau Théâtre, Paris, France.
- BIRTHS
- Marie-Anne Desmarest, French writer, Mulhouse, born in France.
- Jean Gabin, French actor (Moulin Rouge, La Grande Illusion), born in Paris, France (d. 1976).
On this day in 1900
- BIRTHS
- Achille Souchard, Racing cyclist, Le Mans, born in France.
On this day in 1899
- BIRTHS
- Anita Conti, French photographer and explorer, Ermont, born in France.
On this day in 1896
- BIRTHS
- Fleury Marius, French resistance member,1st arrondissement of Lyon, born in France.
On this day in 1892
- BIRTHS
- Paul Bastid, French politician, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1891
- BIRTHS
- Céleste Albaret,, La Canourgue, born in France.
- Roger Blaizot, French general, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1889
- BIRTHS
- Georges Saupique, French sculptor,19th arrondissement of Paris, born in France.
- Marcel Moyse, French musician, France, born in France.
On this day in 1887
- BIRTHS
- Marc Pourpe, French aviation warfare pioneer, Lorient, born in France.
On this day in 1885
- BIRTHS
- Frédéric Fiebig, French painter, Talsi, born in France.
On this day in 1882
- BIRTHS
- Alfred De Pischof, Austrian aviatin pioneer, Vienna, born in France.
On this day in 1881
- BIRTHS
- Seymour De Ricci, English historian and bibliographer, Twickenham, born in France.
On this day in 1880
- BIRTHS
- Münire Sultan, Ottoman princess, the daughter of Sehzade Ahmed Kemaleddin, Dolmabahçe Palace, born in France.
- Jean D'yd, French actor,10th arrondissement of Paris, born in France.
- Just Songeon, French writer, Sillingy, born in France.
On this day in 1879
- BIRTHS
- Léon Vallas,, Roanne, born in France.
- Demetrios Galanis, Greek artist (1879-1966), Athens, born in France.
On this day in 1877
- BIRTHS
- Charlotte Lysès, French actress,8th arrondissement of Paris, born in France.
- Jean Chantavoine, French musicologist, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1875
- BIRTHS
- Jean Angelo, French actor, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1873
- BIRTHS
- Henri Barbusse, French novelist (Le Feu), born in Asnieres, France (d. 1935).
On this day in 1870
- BIRTHS
- André Dauchez, French painter, draughtsperson, illustrator and etcher, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1869
- BIRTHS
- Joseph Vallier, French politician, Grenoble, born in France.
On this day in 1867
- BIRTHS
- Georgette Agutte, French painter and sculptor,4th arrondissement of Paris, born in France.
- Gabriel Bertrand, Biochemist and bacteriologist, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1866
- BIRTHS
- Erik Satie, French composer and pianist, Honfleur, born in France.
On this day in 1861
- BIRTHS
- Charles Plumet, French architect, interior designer and ceramist, Cirey-sur-Vezouze, born in France.
- Maxime Maufra, French painter, Nantes, born in France.
On this day in 1857
- BIRTHS
- Auguste Ménégaux, French ornithologist and malacologist, Audincourt, born in France.
On this day in 1854
- BIRTHS
- Georges Destenave, French explorer and general, Saint-Cricq-Villeneuve, born in France.
- Georges Gillet, French oboist and music educator, Louviers, born in France.
- Maurice Bompard, French diplomat and politician, Metz, born in France.
On this day in 1852
- BIRTHS
- André Sordet,, Saint-Germain-du-Plain, born in France.
On this day in 1851
- BIRTHS
- François Picavet, French philosopher, Nord, born in France.
On this day in 1830
- BIRTHS
- Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber, French physician, botanist, and military officer, Wolfisheim, born in France.
On this day in 1825
- BIRTHS
- Henriette Gudin, French marinist painter,1825-1876, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1823
- BIRTHS
- Jean Charles Davillier, French writer, Rouen, born in France.
On this day in 1822
- POLITICS
- Armand-Emmanuel, Duc de Richelieu, Prime Minister of France (1815-18,1820-21), who died at 55.
On this day in 1814
- BIRTHS
- Henri Marie Bouley, French veterinarian and pathologist, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1813
- BIRTHS
- Étienne De Voisins-Lavernière, French politician, Lavaur, born in France.
On this day in 1812
- BIRTHS
- Pedro José Amadeo Pissis, French geologist, Brioude, born in France.
On this day in 1810
- BIRTHS
- Jacques Guiaud, French painter, Chambéry, born in France.
On this day in 1809
- EVENTS
- Papal States annexed by France.
On this day in 1808
- BIRTHS
- Charles-Louis-Adolphe Vogel, French composer (Les trois couleurs), born in Lille, France (d. 1892).
On this day in 1807
- BIRTHS
- Jules Guyot, French physician and agronomist, Gyé-sur-Seine, born in France.
On this day in 1803
- BIRTHS
- Lucien De Montagnac, French Army officer, Pouru-aux-Bois, born in France.
On this day in 1801
- BIRTHS
- Henri Horace Meyer, French playwright (1801-1870), Brussels, born in France.
On this day in 1795
- BIRTHS
- Antoine Brutus Menier, French entrepreneur and founder of the Menier family of chocolatiers, Bourgueil, born in France.
On this day in 1794
- BIRTHS
- Frédéric Monod, French Protestant pastor of Genevan origin, Monnaz, born in France.
On this day in 1792
- BIRTHS
- Marcellin Jobard, Belgian inventor, lithographer and photographer, Baissey, born in France.
On this day in 1788
- BIRTHS
- Soliman Pasha Al-Faransawi, founder of the egyptian modern army, Lyon, born in France.
On this day in 1765
- BIRTHS
- Jean-Baptiste Blache, German ballet dancer, Berlin, born in France.
On this day in 1763
- BIRTHS
- Pierre Adet, Scientist, politician, diplomat, Nevers, born in France.
On this day in 1758
- BIRTHS
- Honoré Iv, Prince Of Monaco, Monegasque prince, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1756
- EVENTS
- Britain declares war on France (7 Years'or French & Indian War).
On this day in 1754
- BIRTHS
- Antoine Berjon, French painter, Lyon, born in France.
- Dominique-André De Chambarlhac, French general, Arraye-et-Han, born in France.
On this day in 1749
- BIRTHS
- Ernest Dominique François Joseph Duquesnoy, French revolutionary, Bouvigny-Boyeffles, born in France.
On this day in 1741
- BIRTHS
- Barthélemy Faujas De Saint-Fond, French geologist, Montélimar, born in France.
On this day in 1734
- BIRTHS
- Yves-Alexandre De Marbeuf, archbishop, Rennes, born in France.
On this day in 1714
- BIRTHS
- Princess Anne Charlotte Of Lorraine, French royal, Château de Lunéville, born in France.
On this day in 1689
- EVENTS
- English King William III declares war on France in support of the Dutch Republic (Nine Years'War).
On this day in 1672
- POLITICS
- Frontenac becomes Governor of New France (Canada).
On this day in 1658
- BIRTHS
- Nicolas Mesnager, French diplomat, Rouen, born in France.
On this day in 1651
- BIRTHS
- Jacques Gravier, French missionary, Moulins, born in France.
On this day in 1641
- BIRTHS
- Pierre Monier, French painter, Blois, born in France.
On this day in 1610
- BIRTHS
- Joseph Poncet, French missionary, Paris, born in France.
On this day in 1500
- BIRTHS
- Louise Borgia, Duchess Of Valentinois, French aristocrat, France, born in France.
On this day in 1443
- BIRTHS
- Edmund, Earl Of Rutland, English earl, Rouen, born in France.