History: The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 was more s…

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Did you know? The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 was more symbolic than strategic — the prison held just 7 prisoners at the time, of whom 4 were forgers. But the gunpowder and weapons inside were used for the revolution. 14 July has been France's national holiday ever since.

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The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 was more symbolic than strategic — the prison held just 7 prisoners at the time, of whom 4 were forgers. But the gunpowder and weapons inside were used for the revolution. 14 July has been France's national holiday ever since.

De bestorming van de Bastille op 14 juli 1789 was eerder symbolisch dan strategisch — de gevangenis bevatte op dat moment slechts 7 gevangenen, waarvan 4 valsemunters. Maar het kruit en wapens binnen werden gebruikt voor de revolutie. 14 juli is sindsdien de Franse nationale feestdag.

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