On July 14, 1789, a crowd of angry citizens stormed the Bastille, a fortress prison they saw as a symbol of the aristocracy's oppressing the people of Paris. That assault began the French Revolution and marked the beginning of the end of an empire for King Louis XVI.
Bastille Day was declared a national holiday of France in 1880. Today, France still celebrates its independence from tyranny on July 14.
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Annual celebration of Bastille Day brings the best of France to New York for an afternoon of activities and delights for the entire family.
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Annual celebration of Bastille Day brings the best of France to New York for an afternoon of activities and delights for the entire family.
Information about the storming, the national flag that ensued, and subsequent history. Includes links to more information.
Information including details about the French culture, food and activities.
Crowd-sourced encyclopedia article includes the definition, history, and a timeline of the French Revolution.
News and information about the annual celebration which includes music, waiter's race and petanque games.
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