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6 years 9 months ago - 6 years 8 months ago #469
by Nikita
July 10, 1985
Approved by the Minister of Defence Charles Hernu and by order of the President of the Republic François Mitterrand, two agents of the Action Division of the DGSE, France's external intelligence agency, commander Alain Mafart and captain Dominique Prieur, blow up Greenpeace's ship Rainbow Warrior in the harbour of Aukland, New Zealand, in order to stop Greenpeace's actions against French nuclear tests in Polynesia.
The operation makes one civilian casualty, Fernando Pereira , aged 35, freelance Dutch photographer and member of the Rainbow Warrior crew.
The quick capture and identification of Mafart and Prieur by the New Zealand police will demonstrate the implication of France in this action and will cause tensions and bad relations between France and New Zealand for years.
In 1986, following decision by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, France will present official excuses and will pay 7 millions US$ for damages to New Zealand. Next year, France will pay 8.16 millions US$ to Greenpeace for damages.
Replied by Nikita on topic Today In History
July 10, 1985
Approved by the Minister of Defence Charles Hernu and by order of the President of the Republic François Mitterrand, two agents of the Action Division of the DGSE, France's external intelligence agency, commander Alain Mafart and captain Dominique Prieur, blow up Greenpeace's ship Rainbow Warrior in the harbour of Aukland, New Zealand, in order to stop Greenpeace's actions against French nuclear tests in Polynesia.
The operation makes one civilian casualty, Fernando Pereira , aged 35, freelance Dutch photographer and member of the Rainbow Warrior crew.
The quick capture and identification of Mafart and Prieur by the New Zealand police will demonstrate the implication of France in this action and will cause tensions and bad relations between France and New Zealand for years.
In 1986, following decision by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, France will present official excuses and will pay 7 millions US$ for damages to New Zealand. Next year, France will pay 8.16 millions US$ to Greenpeace for damages.
"It was also the most serious violation of New Zealand's territorial sovereignty. It was an act of terrorism supported by a state, an act of war."
Former New Zealand minister Geoffrey Palmer
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6 years 9 months ago #470
by Sasha
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A historic day for those who fight against fascism in Europe: the landing of Allied troops on the soft belly of Europe in Sicily Island
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6 years 8 months ago - 6 years 8 months ago #471
by Nikita
July 20, 1944
In Rastenburg, East Prussia, a group of German conspirators led by colonel Claus von Stauffenberg attempts to kill Hitler by blowing a bomb inside the conference room of the Wolf's Lair.
We all know that Operation Valkyrie was a fail...
"Es ist Zeit, daß jetzt etwas getan wird. Derjenige allerdings, der etwas zu tun wagt, muß sich bewußt sein, daß er wohl als Verräter in die deutsche Geschichte eingehen wird. Unterläßt er jedoch die Tat, dann wäre er ein Verräter vor seinem eigenen Gewissen."
Replied by Nikita on topic Today In History
July 20, 1944
In Rastenburg, East Prussia, a group of German conspirators led by colonel Claus von Stauffenberg attempts to kill Hitler by blowing a bomb inside the conference room of the Wolf's Lair.
We all know that Operation Valkyrie was a fail...
"Es ist Zeit, daß jetzt etwas getan wird. Derjenige allerdings, der etwas zu tun wagt, muß sich bewußt sein, daß er wohl als Verräter in die deutsche Geschichte eingehen wird. Unterläßt er jedoch die Tat, dann wäre er ein Verräter vor seinem eigenen Gewissen."
Claus von Stauffenberg
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6 years 8 months ago - 6 years 8 months ago #472
by Nikita
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July 25, 2000
Less than two minutes after takeoff from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle international airport, Concorde AF 4590 crashes in Gonesse, following engine failure due to accidental fire.
The crash makes 113 fatalities, all the 109 passengers and crew and 4 persons on ground.
Less than two minutes after takeoff from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle international airport, Concorde AF 4590 crashes in Gonesse, following engine failure due to accidental fire.
AF 4590 takeoff beyond point of no return.
The crash makes 113 fatalities, all the 109 passengers and crew and 4 persons on ground.
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6 years 8 months ago - 6 years 8 months ago #473
by Nikita
July 28, 1914
Following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by the Bosnian Serb activist Gavrilo Princip, Austria declares war to Serbia.
The alliances process between European nations starts and WW1 begins. On every sides, it's meant to be, of course, fresh, joyful and short...
4 years, 3 months and 2 weeks later, the numbers of casualties will be dirty, sad and so much long...
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July 28, 1914
Following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by the Bosnian Serb activist Gavrilo Princip, Austria declares war to Serbia.
The alliances process between European nations starts and WW1 begins. On every sides, it's meant to be, of course, fresh, joyful and short...
4 years, 3 months and 2 weeks later, the numbers of casualties will be dirty, sad and so much long...
"We march up, moody or good-tempered soldiers—we reach the zone where the front begins and become on the instant human animals."
Erich Maria Remarque
All quiet on the western front
All quiet on the western front
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6 years 8 months ago #474
by Nikita
Replied by Nikita on topic Today In History
July 31, 1982
It's about 1.45 am, it's raining, the traffic is heavy on the A6 highway, many people are leaving for holidays. Among them, a hundred of children and their teachers, onboard two touring coaches, heading to a summer camp in the Alps.
Nearby Beaune, the highway changes from 2x3 to 2x2 lanes. Two cars, on overtaking action, cut across between the two coaches. At the same time, the leading coach is forced to slow down due to the traffic.
The following coach hit the second car, causing a pile-up. The tank of a car wrecks, gasoline ignites. Six vehicles, including the two coaches, are burning.
The Beaune crash causes 53 fatalities, including 44 children. The average age of victims is 11 and a half years. It remains, present days, the deadliest road traffic collision in France.
Following this tragedy, the Minister of Transport, Charles Fiterman, will implement strict measures which still remain applicable today :
- Reduction of the maximum speed limit for coaches.
- Reduction of the speed limit for all vehicles in rainy conditions.
- Forbidding transportation of group of children during busy weekends of late July and early August.
- All heavy vehicles must be equipped with a mechanical speed-limitation device.
- Coaches manufacturers must use non-combustible and non-toxic materials.
A memorial was erected in 1985 at the rest area of Curney, close to the crash site, with a plaque written in French, English, Italian, German and Spanish, inviting people to think about the curse of traffic accidents.
It's about 1.45 am, it's raining, the traffic is heavy on the A6 highway, many people are leaving for holidays. Among them, a hundred of children and their teachers, onboard two touring coaches, heading to a summer camp in the Alps.
Nearby Beaune, the highway changes from 2x3 to 2x2 lanes. Two cars, on overtaking action, cut across between the two coaches. At the same time, the leading coach is forced to slow down due to the traffic.
The following coach hit the second car, causing a pile-up. The tank of a car wrecks, gasoline ignites. Six vehicles, including the two coaches, are burning.
The Beaune crash causes 53 fatalities, including 44 children. The average age of victims is 11 and a half years. It remains, present days, the deadliest road traffic collision in France.
Following this tragedy, the Minister of Transport, Charles Fiterman, will implement strict measures which still remain applicable today :
- Reduction of the maximum speed limit for coaches.
- Reduction of the speed limit for all vehicles in rainy conditions.
- Forbidding transportation of group of children during busy weekends of late July and early August.
- All heavy vehicles must be equipped with a mechanical speed-limitation device.
- Coaches manufacturers must use non-combustible and non-toxic materials.
A memorial was erected in 1985 at the rest area of Curney, close to the crash site, with a plaque written in French, English, Italian, German and Spanish, inviting people to think about the curse of traffic accidents.
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