1990 Death Georges Dargaud, French publisher (Asterix, Kuifje), dies at 78 1977 Death Rene Goscinny, French writer (Asterix), dies at 51 1965 Event France launches 1st satellite, 92 lb (42 kg) A1-capsule (Asterix) 1926 Birthday Rene Goscinny, French song/cartoon text writer, Asterix 1911 Birthday Georges Dargaud, French publisher, Asterix/Kuifje 1911 Birthday Georges Dargaud, French publisher, Asterix, Tintin
