jul 14, 1789 - Storming of the Bastille (aka the beginning of the Revolution)
Description:
An angry mob filled with members of the Thrid Estate storm the Bastille, a fortress used as a prison. This event became known as a landmark event of the French Revolution and is often said to be the beginning of the French Revolution.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 14, 1789
Now
~ 236 years ago