Auguste, the First Elephant ever born in France
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Auguste, the First Elephant ever born in France
First Elephant ever born in France - named Auguste - on 5th August 1936 at Douai. Baptised with Champagne by the unlikely combination of pachyderm Admirers, Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker!!! Date: 1936
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Auguste: The Unforgettable Elephant Birth and Champagne Baptism in France, 1936 This photograph chronicles a remarkable and unexpected event in French history: the birth and champagne baptism of Auguste, the first elephant ever born in the country. Auguste made his entrance into the world on August 5, 1936, at the Douai Zoo in northern France. The excitement surrounding this extraordinary occasion brought together an unlikely pair of elephant admirers: the renowned French entertainers Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker. Maurice Chevalier, a beloved French actor and singer, and Josephine Baker, an American-born dancer and actress who had become a French icon, arrived at the zoo to celebrate this momentous occasion. With champagne in hand, they joined in the joyous baptism ceremony for the newborn elephant, creating an unforgettable scene that blended the worlds of entertainment and the natural world. The unusual combination of these famous celebrities and the birth of Auguste, the first elephant in France, added an air of excitement and surprise to the event. This photograph captures the essence of the moment, with Chevalier and Baker gazing lovingly at the newborn elephant as they splash him with champagne. The image is a testament to the extraordinary and unexpected moments that can unfold in history, leaving a lasting impact on the world and the memories of those who witnessed it.
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