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
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 234 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
