Births on January 18

Denise Bombardier

Born on January 18, 1941

Denise Bombardier, Canadian journalist and author

Denise Bombardier, (born January 18, 1941 in Montreal, Quebec) is a journalist, essayist, novelist and media personality who worked for the French-language television station Radio-Canada for over 30 years.

Bombardier is noted for her standard French, in particular her European-norm pronunciation. She is a defender of the international Francophonie and has often been invited by Bernard Pivot to discuss the psyche of the French and the situation of the French language in France.

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Events on 1941

17 Mar

Franklin D. Roosevelt
In Washington, D.C., the National Gallery of Art is officially opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
26 Jul

French Indochina
World War II: In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the seizure of all Japanese assets in the United States.
17 Sep

Great Patriotic War
World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense, restoring Vsevobuch in the face of the Great Patriotic War, is issued.
12 Dec

Hungary
World War II: The United Kingdom declares war on Bulgaria. Hungary and Romania declare war on the United States. India declares war on Japan.
14 Dec

Thailand
World War II: Japan signs a treaty of alliance with Thailand.

Births on January 18

Denise Bombardier

Born on January 18, 1941

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Events on 1941

Franklin D. Roosevelt

French Indochina

Great Patriotic War

Hungary

Thailand