Belgian writer (1903–1986). Georges Simenon was born on 13 February 1903 in what is now Belgium. Georges Simenon is remembered as a writer, novelist and journalist, a citizen of Belgium. Notable works include “Jules Maigret”. Positions held included President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival.
Before and after
- 1903Airplane
- 1903Publication of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion
- 1903Rise of Bolsheviks
- 1903Founding of Atlético Madrid
- 13 February 1903Birth of Georges Simenon
- 3 May 1903Birth of Bing Crosby
- 8 May 1903Death of Paul Gauguin
- 24 May 1903Birth of Aram Khachaturian
- 16 June 1903Founding of Ford Motor Company
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