jul 14, 1789 - Storming of the Bastille
Description:
A state prison on the east side of Paris, which was known as the Bastille, was attacked by an very mad and aggressive mob. The prison become a mark of the monarchy's firm rule, this event became one of the determining moments in the Revolution that followed.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 14, 1789
Now
~ 236 years ago