Charles de Gaulle marched with his entourage to Notre Dame in Paris to celebrate the city’s liberation the day before.
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Digging began to make way for the construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
Riots broke out in Paris, France, after two Muslim teenagers were electrocuted trying to evade police.
The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.
The Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held outdoors for the first time ever.
The iconic Eiffel Tower officially opened and was the tallest man-made tower for 41 years.
