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Happy Bastille Day |
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Bastille Day is more commonly known as the national holiday of France. Every year, this auspicious day is celebrated on 14th of July. Some of the interesting facts and activities of Bastille Day is given below. Explore them and have a detailed knowledge about this renowned day.
What is Bastille Day?
The Bastille Day that is observed on 14th of July is very much similar to the Independence Day of US. This historical day marks the beginning of a new federal government in France.
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| History says that till a long time there was the rule of kings and queens in France. And most of the time, the common people remained unsatisfied with the major decisions taken by the rulers. |
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In France, Bastille was actually a prison, where those people were locked who used to disagree with the decisions of the kings and queens. 14th July of the year 1789, is considered as a remarkable day in the French history because on that day a huge number of French citizens opposed the system of Bastille.
So, this day is celebrated with great enthusiasm as it marks the beginning of a new era of French Revolution. This day also marked the end of the decree and dominion of the kings and queens.
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| After this revolutionary day, the whole system changed, common people started to take the major decisions and they were the rulers. This day is a symbol of liberty and inspiration. |
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