jul 17, 1791 - Champ de Mars Massacre
Description:
Parisians are called to gather and sign petitions demanding the king’s abdication. Afraid the already tense people would rise up against the authorities, the Commune banned the assembly and sent the National Guard into Champ de Mars. In the aftermath, over 50 people were killed, and dozens more injured.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 17, 1791
Now
~ 235 years ago