The primary French Intelligence Agency changed its name to the Direction générale des études et recherches on this day 70 years ago — October 26 — in 1944.
The DGER was a direct successor to the DGSS.
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Category Archives: 0330 – Today in History
DGER was founded
Simon Rosenberg was born
on this day in 1963
Simon Rosenberg — the American political strategist and podcaster — was born on this day — October 23, 1963 — in New York City.
He is a graduate of Tufts University.
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Kamala Harris was born
on this day in 1964
Kamala Harris – the 49th and current vice president of the United States – was born on this day – October 20, 1964 – in Oakland, California. She holds a BA from Howard University and JD from the University of California College of the Law.
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Georgia Tech was founded
on this day in 1885
The Georgia Tech was founded on this day — October 13 — in 1885.
The first group of students started their studies on October 8, 1888. Georgia Tech gained status as a University on July 1, 1948.
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General Nathan F. Twining was born
on this day in 1897
Nathan F. Twining – the American four-star general who served as the 3rd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 3rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force – was born on this day – October 11, 1897 – in Monroe, Wisconsin.
He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy, the Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College.
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New College of Florida was founded
on this day in 1960
The New College of Florida was founded on this day — October 11 — in 1960.
The first group of students started their studies on September 21, 1964. New College of Florida gained status as a University on July 1, 2001.
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Kennesaw State University was founded
on this day in 1963
The Kennesaw State University was founded on this day — October 9 — in 1963.
The first group of students started their studies on September 19, 1966. Kennesaw State University gained status as a University on July 1, 1996.
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Citigroup was founded
on this day in 1998
John Warnock was born
on this day in 1940
John Edward Warnock — the American computer scientist and co-founder of Adobe Systems — was born on this day — October 6, 1940 — in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was a graduate of the University of Utah – where he earned his BS, MS and PhD degrees.
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