The Bastille was stormed on the 14th July 1789, this along with the Tennis Court Oath is generally thought to be the start of the French Revolution.
The Bastille
It quickly became a symbol of the French Revolution, a blow to tyranny. Today, the French still celebrate July a 14 as Bastille Day.
Charles V built the bastille
The people who stormed the Bastille had muskets, which they had taken from Les Invalides earlier that morning; but they had limited supplies of powder, which was why they were at the Bastille in the first place. In the course of the day they were reinforced by two cannon pillaged from the royal furniture store. Many of the attackers had swords stolen overnight from cutler's shops.
The Storming of the Bastille marks the start of the French Revolution.
Bastille
During that day the main prison, located on the "Bastille Square" was destroyed. This prison was used by kings to lock up political prisoners.
The Bastille
What year was the Bastille destroyed? In 1789 (14 July, 1789). Where was the Bastille? It was a prison and fortress in Paris, France.
Not on the original Bastille Day, but on Bastille Day held several years later.
Bastille Day is in July, on the 14th.
Bastille Day was created in 1880.
The Bastille was destroyed in the 18th century
Bastille Day happens in summer, as it is July 14.
bastille day was celebrated on july 14
No one, Bastille Day is France's national day, not its independence day.
bastille day was celebrated on july 14