Raid on the Bastille (jun 12, 1789 – jul 14, 1789)
Description:
On June 12, Though enthusiastic about the recent breakdown of royal power, Parisians grew panicked as rumors of an impending military coup began to circulate. A popular insurgency culminated on July 14 when rioters stormed the Bastille fortress in an attempt to secure gunpowder and weapons; many consider this event, now commemorated in France as a national holiday, as the start of the French Revolution.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 12, 1789
jul 14, 1789
~ 1 months and 2 days