France Celebrates Bastille Day
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Historical Events
Bastille Day
Bastille Day - the French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille Prison in Paris (now celebrated as France's national day)
Famous Deaths
- Bernard-René de Launay, French governor of the Bastille prison, murdered during the storming of the Bastille (b.1740)
- Jacques de Flesselles, French provost, shot and killed in the early days of the French Revolution at 58
Died in 1789 1789 Highlights
About July 14, 1789
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 234 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
