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Jean-Bédel Bokassa crowned himself the Emperor of Central Africa.
French couture house Chanel ended its use of fur and exotic skins, following suit of bans by other companies.
The French government was toppled in the first successful vote of no confidence since 1962.
King Louis IX of France and Henry III of England signed the Treaty of Paris, ending 100 years of conflict.
Mission Santa Barbara was founded in California by Franciscan missionaries from Spain.
