10 Facts About Bastille Day

Sunday 14th July was Bastille Day. You may have seen it on the news, a few publications, or you were probably watching England winning the Cricket World Cup and Federer losing another Grand Slam. Either way, it’s one of the most important events on the French calendar. But why?

Here are 10 facts about Bastille Day to familiarise yourself with the day and the events that took place many, many decades ago:

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