jul 14, 1789 - Storming of the Bastille
Description:
On 14 July 1789, a state prison on the east side of Paris, the Bastille, was attacked by an angry group. The prison was a symbol of the monarchy’s dictatorial rule, and the event became one of the defining moments in the Revolution that took place after.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 14, 1789
Now
~ 236 years ago