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Bookmark or Share- Storming of the Bastille - WikipediaThe Storming of the Bastille (French: Prise de la Bastille [pʁiz də la bastij]) occurred in Paris, France, on 14 July 1789, when revolutionary insurgents attempted to storm and seize control of the medieval armoury, fortress and political prison known as the Bastille. After four hours of fighting and 94 deaths the insurgents were able to ...
- What is France's Bastille Day and why is it celebrated?French people travelling to or living in English-speaking countries are sometimes surprised when asked about their plans for "Bastille Day": they refer to the day as Quatorze Juillet (14 July).
- Bastille Day | Definition, History, Traditions, Celebrations, & Facts ...Bastille Day, national holiday in France and its overseas départements and territories, marking the anniversary of the fall on July 14, 1789, of the Bastille, in Paris. Originally built as a medieval fortress, the Bastille eventually came to be used as a state prison.
- Bastille Day ‑ Definition, Date & Facts - HISTORYBastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution.
- Bastille Day celebrates the rebellion that ignited the French RevolutionOn July 14, 1789, thousands of Parisians stormed the prison to protest King Louis XVI's abuse of power. It was a defining moment of the revolution that toppled the monarchy.
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