Robert Brasillach, a French poet and author, was condemned by the Special Court of Justice for treason and intelligence with the enemy during World War II.
Author: THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE
1969: 12 Santa Clauses Arrested in London
The police in London arrested, then released on bail, 12 labor union members who picketed a department store dressed as Santa Claus.
1969: Queen’s Horses Sold for Slaughter
News that horses used in British state ceremonies were being sold to slaughterhouses after they retired sparked fury from animal lovers.
1969: Student Protesters Paralyze Tokyo in Anti-War Demonstrations
Nearly 800 rallies were held in the capital and across Japan to demand the repeal of a security treaty with the U.S. and the immediate return of Okinawa.
1894: Germany Arrests Russian Official Accused of Spying
A naval attaché was detained on suspicion of espionage, and a high-ranking police officer was sent to investigate.
1919: Romanian Crown Prince Renounces His Title
Prince Carol of Romania sent a letter to his father, King Ferdinand I, renouncing his title of Crown Prince and his rights as heir to the throne.
1969: Soviet Spacecraft Reaches Moon, but Crash Landing Is Suspected
The uncrewed Luna 15 was launched three days before Apollo 11. But an abrupt end to its work raised suspicions it had crashed.
1894: President Carnot of France Assassinated
The president of the French Republic was fatally stabbed as he left a banquet at the Palais du Commerce in Lyon.
International Herald Tribune: 1894: Serbia’s King Suspends Constitution
In a proclamation to the Serbian people, King Alexander ordered the suspension of the relatively liberal Constitution the country adopted in 1888.
International Herald Tribune: 1969: Lebanon Declares State of Emergency After Riots
At least 10 antigovernment protesters supporting the Arab guerrilla movement were killed in clashes with the security forces.