Occurring at a time when political and economic crisis had intensified, this event is regarded as the symbolic beginning of the French Revolution. The fall of the Bastille revealed the people's growing discontent with the old regime and laid the groundwork for the rapid spread of the revolutionary movement. The 14th of July was later adopted as France's national holiday.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Storming of the Bastille?
- On 14 July 1789, the people of Paris stormed the Bastille prison, seen as a symbol of royal authority.
- When did Storming of the Bastille happen?
- 1789 CE