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Paris

  • 27 Oct 2005

    Riots broke out in Paris, France, after two Muslim teenagers were electrocuted trying to evade police.

  • 14 Dec 1995

    The Dayton Agreement was signed in Paris by leaders of various governments. This ended the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.

  • 30 Aug 1993

    The Eiffel Tower in Paris received its 150 millionth visitor.

  • 16 Feb 1980

    The world's longest traffic jam from Lyon to Paris, France, extended a lengthy 104 miles (167 km).

  • 22 Dec 1971

    Doctors Without Borders was founded in Paris by French doctors and journalists.

  • 26 Oct 1958

    Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.

  • 3 Jan 1956

    A fire broke out at the top of the famous iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

  • 2 Feb 1952

    The high-end fashion label Givenchy was presented for the first time in Paris, with the first model being Bettina Graziani.

  • 26 Aug 1944

    Charles de Gaulle marched with his entourage to Notre Dame in Paris to celebrate the city's liberation the day before.

  • 24 Aug 1944

    Allied troops began the attack on Paris during World War II.

  • 23 Jun 1940

    Hitler had his first and only tour of Paris, ticking Eiffel Tower and Napoleon's grave off his bucket list.

  • 16 Jan 1920

    The first council meeting of the League of Nations was held in Paris.

  • 25 Aug 1919

    The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.

  • 18 Jan 1919

    The Paris Peace Conference began in France.

  • 24 Jul 1917

    Dutch exotic dancer Mata Hari was put on trial in Paris after being accused of being a spy.

  • 21 Oct 1915

    The first radio message to go across the Atlantic Ocean was sent from Virginia to Paris.

  • 21 Aug 1911

    Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa painting was stolen from the Louvre, Paris, by Vincenzo Perugia.

  • 3 Dec 1910

    Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.

  • 21 May 1904

    The International Federation of Association Football was founded in Paris.

  • 20 Apr 1902

    Marie and Pierre Curie isolate radium in Paris, France.

  • 24 Jun 1901

    Pablo Picasso had his first exhibition in Paris, France.

  • 20 May 1896

    The chandelier of the Palais Garnier Opera House broke, and its debris fell on a crowd.

  • 6 Oct 1889

    The Moulin Rouge cabaret opened its doors in Paris for the first time.

  • 31 Mar 1889

    The iconic Eiffel Tower officially opened and was the tallest man-made tower for 41 years.

  • 28 Jan 1887

    Digging began to make way for the construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris.

  • 4 Oct 1883

    The Orient Express started its first journey from Paris to Istanbul.

  • 24 May 1873

    Leo Delibes' opera 'Le Roi l'a Dit' premiered in Paris at the Opéra-Comique.

  • 9 Jan 1839

    The French Academy of Science announced the first-ever photograph.

  • 29 Jul 1836

    Arc de Triomphe in Paris became the world's largest triumphal arch at 164 ft tall.

  • 2 Dec 1804

    Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned the Emperor of France in Paris.

  • 30 Apr 1803

    The USA signed The Louisiana Purchase in Paris.

  • 7 Nov 1800

    Paris barred women from legally wearing pants.

  • 22 Oct 1797

    The world's first recorded parachute jump occurred from 3,300 feet (1,000 m) above Paris.

  • 10 Nov 1793

    The Festival of Reason was held at Notre Dame, Paris.

  • 25 Apr 1792

    A highwayman, Nicolas Pelletier, was the first man to be executed by the guillotine in Paris, France.

  • 11 Jun 1144

    The Basilica of St Denis in Paris was completed and dedicated.