jul 14, 1789 - Bastille Stormed
Description:
On July 14, 1789, the prison called the Bastille was attacked by a mob of French revolutionaries. The prison was believed to be a representation of the dictatorial rule of the monarchy. Revolutionaries did not seize the building for the seven prisoners it held but for the weapons and ammo it kept.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 14, 1789
Now
~ 236 years ago