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Because that was the day, in the year 1789, when the Bastille (a prison in Paris) was destroyed, and when the King of France was overthrown. A few years after, one of the first parliamentary democracies in the world was formed, in France, known as the Republic of France. Not to be confused with the current Republic of France, which although is linked to it, isn't as radical.
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Do the french celebrate Bastille day on 14th July?
yes they do
What do french people celebrate on 14th July?
The 14th of July is the National Day in France. It is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, a castle and prison, on the 14th of July, 1789, marking the beginning of the French revolution.
When do the french celebrate bastile day?
It is the French national celebration, on July 14th.
When did the French start to celebrate the 14th of July?
It comemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789.
What do the french celebrate on the 14th of July?
The French celebrate Bastille Day, the day which marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789 and therefore symbolically the beginning of France's existence as a Republic.
What does the Bastille day celebrate?
the 14th of July commemorates the storming and the fall of the Bastille, a fortress and prison in the heart of Paris in 1789. The 14th of July marks the beginning of the French Revolution.
Why do people celebrate 14th of July?
the 14th of July is Bastille Day in France and a national holiday.
When do you celebrate Bastille day?
the 14th of July.
What do french people celebrate on July 4th?
The fourth of July isn't a holiday in France. You're probably thinking about the 14th of July.On July 14th, 1789, the fortress and prison of La Bastille was stormed by a Parisian mob. That event marks the beginning of the historicla period of the French revolution, which led to the creation of a republic.
Why do the French celebrate revolution?
The French Revolution is very important because before July 14th 1789, it was a monarchy, with a king, and after it became the democracy. French people celebrate this day as Americans celebrate the Independence Day.
Why do the french celebrate the 13th July?
On the 14th July, it's the national day, also known as "Bastille day" or "the fourteenth of July". It celebrates the storming of the Bastille prison which started the french revolution and the end of monarchy in 1789.
What is a commonly known French holiday?
The French celebrate eleven holidays that are different from the United States ones. The most common holiday celebrated by the French is Bastille Day on July 14th.
