Symbolically they are not very similar.
The storming of the Bastille and the consequent treatment of political prisoners held within (some were released, others were executed) marked a new phase in the French Revolution. The American fourth of July similarly marks a new phase in the the American revolution, but for very different reasons, as being the date entered on a decleration of independence by 13 of Britain's colonies in North America.
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.
The Bastille on 14 July 1789.
Bastille Day, which is always the 14th of July. It marks the fall of Bastille in the French Revolution in 1789.
Bastille Day is the national holiday of France. It began on July 14, 1880 and is held to honor the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of Bastille.
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.
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.
The French National Day commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789.
The French people stormed the Bastille in 1789 and so July 14th is the French Independence Day. The French people stormed the Bastille in 1789 and so July 14th is the French Independence Day.
The fortress Bastille was stormed in July 14, 1789. It was located on what is now "la place de la Bastille" (Bastille square) in Paris. The name itself is French.
The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789.
Bastille day is the 14 th July.....
1789. The Bastille was stormed on the 14th of July.
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 next official holiday after the Fourth of July is a day called "Bastille Day", held on July 14. This is more of a french holiday. The next well-known holiday is "Labor Day" which is held on September 5th.
The Bastille on 14 July 1789.
Bastille Day, which is always the 14th of July. It marks the fall of Bastille in the French Revolution in 1789.
Bastille Day is in July, on July 14 every year, regardless of the day of the week.