1965: France

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'I don't think that the year ahead will be cruel. It seems that it will not be terrible. But, in any event, I assure you that it will not be dull.' With these words, President Charles de Gaulle prophetically ushered in 1965. Fittingly, the year's events climaxed on December 19 with the re-election... ...