Riots broke out in Paris, France, after two Muslim teenagers were electrocuted trying to evade police.
The Dayton Agreement was signed in Paris by leaders of various governments. This ended the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris received its 150 millionth visitor.
The world's longest traffic jam from Lyon to Paris, France, extended a lengthy 104 miles (167 km).
Doctors Without Borders was founded in Paris by French doctors and journalists.
Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
A fire broke out at the top of the famous iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
The high-end fashion label Givenchy was presented for the first time in Paris, with the first model being Bettina Graziani.
Charles de Gaulle marched with his entourage to Notre Dame in Paris to celebrate the city's liberation the day before.
Allied troops began the attack on Paris during World War II.
Hitler had his first and only tour of Paris, ticking Eiffel Tower and Napoleon's grave off his bucket list.
The first council meeting of the League of Nations was held in Paris.
The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.
The Paris Peace Conference began in France.
Dutch exotic dancer Mata Hari was put on trial in Paris after being accused of being a spy.
The first radio message to go across the Atlantic Ocean was sent from Virginia to Paris.
Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa painting was stolen from the Louvre, Paris, by Vincenzo Perugia.
Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
The International Federation of Association Football was founded in Paris.
Marie and Pierre Curie isolate radium in Paris, France.
Pablo Picasso had his first exhibition in Paris, France.
The chandelier of the Palais Garnier Opera House broke, and its debris fell on a crowd.
The Moulin Rouge cabaret opened its doors in Paris for the first time.
The iconic Eiffel Tower officially opened and was the tallest man-made tower for 41 years.
Digging began to make way for the construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
The Orient Express started its first journey from Paris to Istanbul.
Leo Delibes' opera 'Le Roi l'a Dit' premiered in Paris at the Opéra-Comique.
The French Academy of Science announced the first-ever photograph.
Arc de Triomphe in Paris became the world's largest triumphal arch at 164 ft tall.
Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned the Emperor of France in Paris.
The USA signed The Louisiana Purchase in Paris.
Paris barred women from legally wearing pants.
The world's first recorded parachute jump occurred from 3,300 feet (1,000 m) above Paris.
The Festival of Reason was held at Notre Dame, Paris.
A highwayman, Nicolas Pelletier, was the first man to be executed by the guillotine in Paris, France.
The Basilica of St Denis in Paris was completed and dedicated.
