jul 14, 1795 - "La Marseillaise" is adopted as the national anthem of France.

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"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France, and was composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792 after declaration of war by France against Austria. In 1830 "La Marseillaise" was arranged for soprano, chorus and orchestra by Hector Berlioz.