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14th July 1789: French troops capturing the Bastille during the French Revolution. The prison represented the hated Bourbon monarchy and Bastille day is now celebrated as the beginning of the revolution. 'Capture of the Bastille' painting by Singleton. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

14th July 1789:  French troops capturing the Bastille during the French Revolution. The prison represented the hated Bourbon monarchy and Bastille day is now celebrated as the beginning of the revolution.  'Capture of the Bastille'  painting by Singleton.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)