1952 in France
overview of France-related events during the year of 1952
Events from the year 1952 in France.
Incumbents
President: Vincent Auriol
President of the Council of Ministers:
until 20 January: René Pleven
20 January-8 March: Edgar Faure
starting 8 March: Antoine Pinay
Events
25 February – Battle of Hòa Bình ends in defeat for French forces by the Việt Minh in Vietnam.
1 October – Operation Bretagne begins in Vietnam.
19 October – Alain Bombard begins to sail from Canary Islands to Barbados in 65 days; he reaches them 23 December.
29 October – Operation Lorraine begins.
October – Battle of Nà Sản begins.
8 November – Operation Lorraine ends with no decisive result.
2 December – Battle of Nà Sản ends in French victory.
Luxury brand Givenchy is founded by fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy.
Arts and literature
1 June – Roman Catholic Church bans books of André Gide.
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