1888 in France

1888
in
France
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See also:Other events of 1888
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Events from the year 1888 in France.

Incumbents

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Events

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  • 16 March – France annexes the Polynesian kingdom of Raiatea and Taha'a.
  • 18 March – France annexes the Polynesian kingdom of Bora Bora.
  • 8 April – The town of Mende, Lozère, becomes the first French administrative centre to have electric light installed.
  • July–August – Strike of laborers in Paris.
  • 8 July – Inauguration of Fontinettes boat lift on the Canal de Neufossé.
  • 12 July – Georges Ernest Boulanger and his supporters win seats in the Chamber of Deputies.
  • 2 October – Census of foreign residents.

Arts and literature

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Births

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January to March

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April to June

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July to December

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Full date unknown

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Deaths

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Full date unknown

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References

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  1. ^ "Sagot, Émile, 1805-1888". VIAF. Retrieved 7 November 2012.