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| The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001. |
| 1983 | |
| The high-velocity rail system known as TGV (Train à grande vitesse) began operating between Paris and Lyons, offering passenger service at speeds up to 168 miles per hour. | 1 |
| March 25 | |
| The government announced a second austerity plan. | 2 |
| April 5 | |
| The French government expelled 47 Soviets accused of espionage. | 3 |
| Oct. 15–Dec. 3 | |
| A series of demonstrations against racism were carried out by the youth of France. | 4 |
| The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. | |
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