# 56th anniversary of the death of Charles de Gaulle: tributes and commemorations

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events in 3 departments (Haute-Marne, Nord, Haute-Saône), followed from 9 November 2026 to 9 November 2026. 6 articles from 5 sources (society, politics); last updated on 9 November 2026 at 20:45. Reported toll: 56 deaths.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Society, Politics
- Place: Haute-Marne, Nord, Haute-Saône
- First detected: 9 November 2026 at 06:59
- Updated: 9 November 2026 at 20:45
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/478-56th-anniversary-of-the-death-of-charles-de-gaulle-tributes-and-commemorations

## Reported figures

- 56 deaths

## Timeline (4 events)

### 9 November 2026 — [Colombey-les-Deux-Églises pays tribute to General de Gaulle](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13693-colombey-les-deux-eglises-pays-tribute-to-general-de-gaulle.md)

The municipality of Colombey-les-Deux-Églises is holding this Monday, November 9, an annual ceremony in tribute to General de Gaulle, who died 56 years ago.

2 sources, 2 articles · Colombey-les-Deux-Églises — Haute-Marne

### 9 November 2026 — [Bronze bust of General de Gaulle unveiled in Coutiches](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14191-bronze-bust-of-general-de-gaulle-unveiled-in-coutiches.md)

A bronze bust in the likeness of General de Gaulle was unveiled this Sunday in Coutiches.

1 sources, 1 articles · Coutiches — Nord

### 9 November 2026 — [Lure : l'hommage à de Gaulle suivi d'un échange tendu entre le maire et une élue RN](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14919-lure-l-hommage-a-de-gaulle-suivi-d-un-echange-tendu-entre-le-maire-et-une-elue.md)

Comme chaque année, la Ville de Lure a rendu hommage au général de Gaulle, disparu le 9 novembre 1970. La cérémonie s'est achevée sur un échange tendu entre le maire et une conseillère municipale RN.

1 sources, 1 articles · Lure — Haute-Saône

### 9 November 2026 — [56 years after his disappearance, Charles de Gaulle's ideas still invoked](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14288-56-years-after-his-disappearance-charles-de-gaulle-s-ideas-still-invoked.md)

On the occasion of the 56th anniversary of General de Gaulle's death, statements recall his values and their relevance, amidst criticisms of contemporary society.

2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide

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