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jul 14, 1789 - The French Revolution Begins (Storming of the Bastille)

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The people of France, (primarily the 3rd estate) stormed the medieval fortress, armory, and political prison in Paris known as the Bastille. This was because of rumors that the foreign troops were coming to Paris to massacre French citizens. July 14th is now known as Bastille Day.

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jul 14, 1789
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~ 236 years ago