Aug 22 - This day in the Automobile-History.



De Gaulle survived during assassination attempt with the help of Citroen

1962. On this day President of France, Charles De Gaulle, managed to survive during one of assassination attempts against him thanks to the presidential vehicle and its excellent performance. The car was Citroen DS 19 - the aerodynamic and sleek one known as "La Deesse" (The Goddess).