1 January – Alphonse Mucha's lithographed poster for the play Gismonda starring Sarah Bernhardt is posted in Paris.[1] Bernhardt is so satisfied with its success that she gives Mucha a six-year contract.
24 September–31 October – The Automobile Club de France sponsors the longest race to date, a 1,710km (1,060mi) event from Bordeaux to Agen and back. Because it is held in ten stages, it can be considered the first rally. The first three places are taken by a Panhard, a Panhard, and a three-wheeler De Dion-Bouton.[4]
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