Hervé Bazin (Jean-Pierre Hervé-Bazin) (April 7, 1911, Angers - February 17, 1996, Angers) was a French writer, whose best-known novels (based on his own life) covered topics of teenage rebellion and dysfunctional families. President of the Académie Goncourt from 1973. April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... A database query syntax error has occurred. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, etc. ... 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ...