Charles de Gaulle - De Gaulle was under machine-gun fire by the Vichy militia
Time: Friday Aug 25, 1944
Place: France
Details: On Saturday 26 August, it came under machine-gun fire by the Vichy militia and fifth columnists. Later, on entering the Notre Dame Cathedral to be received as head of the provisional government by the Committee of Liberation.
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