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Pierre Mendès France, French lawyer and politician, 143rd Prime Minister of France (born 1907)

On October 18, in the year 1982, Pierre Mendès France, French lawyer and politician, 143rd Prime Minister of France (born 1907). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 18, one of 461 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Pierre Mendès France. Learn more below.

Pierre Isaac Isidore Mendès France was a French politician who served as prime minister of France for eight months from 1954 to 1955. As a member of the Radical Party, he headed a government supported by a coalition of Gaullists (RPF), moderate socialists (UDSR), Christian democrats (MRP) and liberal-conservatives (CNIP). Pierre-Mendès France is primarily remembered as the French Prime Minister who was in office at the outbreak of the Algerian independence war in 1954. During his tenure, France initiated close military cooperation with Israel, selling arms and aircraft to the young state. Mendès-France laid the groundwork for France’s military nuclear program and the early transfer of nuclear technology to Israel.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on October 18, 1982 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 19 September 2026.

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