Since 1944, L’Éveil de la Haute-Loire has highlighted, on the front page, the news of the day, whether local, national or international. This 80th anniversary is an opportunity to delve back into these most emblematic covers which have left their mark. Of course, this is just a selection.
1959
On June 5, General de Gaulle’s tour of the Massif Central stopped at Le Puy in front of a colossal crowd.
1962
Algeria obtains its independence. L’Éveil largely returns to this important episode after months of tension.
1963
United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated on November 22 in Dallas.
1968
It’s a historic day. The tipping point of one of the greatest social crises of the Fifth Republic.
1977
Pierre Conty and two accomplices rob a bank and kill three people, before going on the run.
1980
The flooded Loire has sown desolation in Haute-Loire with a heavy toll of eight deaths.
1998
Cocorico! The French team wins the World Cup at home, with a 3-0 victory over Brazil.
2001
The September 11 attacks with two planes crashing into the World Trade Center.
2008
Unleashed, the Loire is in flood and sows chaos along its path in Haute-Loire. A special issue is dedicated.
2017
The Tour de France stops at Puy-en-Velay for three days, with Romain Bardet as the much-anticipated local!
2018
The Haute-Loire prefecture was partially burned on December 1 following a mobilization of yellow vests.
2024
For this quarter-final of the Coupe de France at Geoffroy-Guichard, Le Puy comes out with honors against Rennes.
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