1977 Event Frenchman Francois Claustre freed, after 33 months as hostage in Chad 1965 Event Frenchman, Machal Jazy, runs record mile in 3:53.6 1953 Event 1st atomic cannon electronically fired, Frenchman Flat, Nevada 1951 Event 1st underground atomic explosion, Frenchman Flat Nevada 1913 Event Frenchman Pegoud makes 1st parachute jump in Europe 1911 Event Frenchman Henri Rougier wins 1st Rally of Monte Carlo 1792 Death Nicolas J Pelletier, Frenchman, 1st guillotined 1704 Event Elias Neau, a Frenchman, opens a school for blacks in New York City
