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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
The Grenelle Agreements, concluded 27 May 1968—but not signed—led to a 35% increase in the minimum wage (salaire minimum interprofessionnel garanti) and 10% increase in average real wages. [1] It also provided for the establishment of the trade union section of business (Section syndicale d'entreprise ), through the act of 27 December 1968.
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8 May – Éric Martineau, politician; 9 May – Marie-José Pérec, athlete and Olympic gold medallist. 10 May – Thomas Coville, yachtsman. 17 May – Constance Menard, dressage rider and equestrienne. 28 May – Pascal Pierre, soccer player. 4 June – Sandrine Fricot, high jumper. 6 June – Dominique Boeuf, jockey.
Columbia University’s graduating class of 1968 was no stranger to protests. The college years of its student body were marked by the anti-Vietnam War movement and the fight for civil rights.
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