Tag: France

Bastille Stormed

July 14, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 14, 1789, the Bastille was stormed by a mob of angry citizens.
Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges

July 7, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 7, 1438, Charles VII of France issued the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges.
German Forces Enter Paris

June 14, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 14, 1940, German forces entered Paris.
Final Congress of Vienna Act

June 9, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 9, 1815, the final act of the Congress of Vienna was signed.
Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste Wedding

May 16, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 16, 1770, Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste married.
Joan of Arc Enters Orleans

April 29, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered Orleans with her troops.
Edict of Nantes Signed

April 13, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 13, 1598, the Edict of Nantes was signed by King Henry IV of France.
Eiffel Tower Inaugurated

March 31, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

March 31, 1889, Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in Paris.
Statue of Liberty Dedicated

October 28, 2023

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Morgan O’Brien

October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
Cornwallis Surrenders

October 19, 2023

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Morgan O’Brien

October 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.