mar 3, 1789 - Storming of Bastille
Description:
The Parisians interpreted the actions of foreign mercenaries as an attempt toward shutting down the National Constituent Assembly. They responded by storming the Bastille fortress to secure gunpowder and weapons. The troops at Bastille resisted for a few hours before they surrendered to the mod.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 3, 1789
Now
~ 237 years ago