Today in Francophone History

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Birthdays

1845 - André Besette (Canadian religious figure)

1896 - Jean Piaget (Swiss psychologist)

1899 - Armand Salacrou (French film writer)

1902 - Zino Francescatti (French violinist)

1930 - Jacques Parizeau (Québécois politician)

1977 - Mikael Silvestre (French soccer player)

1978 - Audrey Tautou (French actress)


Deaths

1837 - Xavier Sigalon (French painter)


Milestones/Events

1993 - King Albert II of Belgium sworn into office


Errors and Omissions

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