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May 1968 is an important reference point in French politics, representing for some the possibility of liberation and for others the dangers of anarchy. [6] For some, May 1968 meant the end of traditional collective action and the beginning of a new era to be dominated mainly by the so-called new social movements. [18]
May 10, 1968: France protests grow and demonstrators barricade the streets (as seen in Bordeaux) May 12, 1968: Reggie Dwight of Pinner assumes stage name "Elton John" May 22, 1968: USS Scorpion nuclear submarine sank with all 99 of its crew May 18, 1968: Nuclear-powered Nimbus-B destroyed before it can hit California
6 February – 18 February – The 1968 Winter Olympics takes place in Grenoble. The host nation finishes third on the medal table with four gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. 27 June – Tour de France begins. 7 July – French Grand Prix is won by Jacky Ickx in a Ferrari. 21 July – Tour de France ends, won by Jan Janssen of the ...
A model attribution edit summary is Content in this edit is translated from the existing French Wikipedia article at [[:fr:Grève des techniciens et journalistes de l'ORTF en mai-juin 1968]]; see its history for attribution.
Pages in category "May 1968 events in France" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
May 1968 events in France (25 P) T. May 1968 events in the United Kingdom (1 C, 7 P) May 1968 events in the United States (2 C, 10 P) This page was last edited on ...
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The events of May 1968 had two immediate effects on Paris; the five faculties of the University of Paris, founded in the 12th century was broken up in November 1968 into thirteen independent campuses; and the streets around the university were no longer paved with cobblestones, which had been used so extensively in the building of barricades. [21]