Bastille Day 2020: History and significance of the day that marked onset of French Revolution 200 years ago
4 years, 5 months ago

Bastille Day 2020: History and significance of the day that marked onset of French Revolution 200 years ago

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During the storming of Bastille in 1789, about a hundred people were killed and the event is now remembered as one of the pivotal points in the French Revolution Bastille Day signifies the start of the French Revolution more than 200 years ago. On this day, considered one of the defining moments of the French Revolution, people in France, unhappy with the reign of King Louis XVI, surrounded the Bastille prison on the morning of 14 July, stormed it. During the storming of Bastille in 1789, about a hundred people were killed and the event is now remembered as one of the pivotal points in the French Revolution. The ceremony will include the traditional fly-over by French military aircraft and will see the honoring of the military’s participation in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic as well as frontline health care workers.

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Scaled-back Bastille Day edges France toward Games
5 months, 1 week ago

Scaled-back Bastille Day edges France toward Games

China Daily  

Alpha jets from the French Air Force Patrouille de France fly over Paris past the Eiffel Tower with the Sacre-Coeur Basilica in the background during the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Avenue Foch, which this year celebrates the Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of France, in Paris, France, July 14, 2024. France celebrated its national …

France’s Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year
5 months, 1 week ago

France’s Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year

Live Mint  

Paris is hosting an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday — the Olympic flame lighting up the city’s grandiose military parade for Bastille Day. While people around France mark the day with concerts, parties and fireworks, here’s a look at what the holiday’s about, and what’s different this year: What does Bastille Day celebrate? This year’s Bastille Day offers …

WATCH: Indian Air Force's Rafales participate in the flypast at Bastille Day parade
1 year, 5 months ago

WATCH: Indian Air Force's Rafales participate in the flypast at Bastille Day parade

Firstpost  

Indian Air Force’s glorious Rafale fighter jets participated in France’s Bastille Day parade on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron watched the skyline. Watch the video: #WATCH | Indian Air Force's Rafales participate in the flypast at Bastille Day parade in Paris, France pic.twitter.com/uYG1TJxC7z — ANI July 14, 2023 July 14 is celebrated as the …

France celebrates Bastille Day with parades and parties - and extra police, after recent unrest
1 year, 5 months ago

France celebrates Bastille Day with parades and parties - and extra police, after recent unrest

Associated Press  

PARIS — French fighter jets trailed red-white-and-blue smoke over Paris monuments, families held picnics and firefighters hosted holiday balls around France to celebrate Bastille Day on Friday, a moment of much-needed festivity after mass protests, riots and political divisions that have riven the country this year. Fighter jets and military helicopters whooshed Friday above the site where 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk …

Bastille Day 2023: Google Doodle celebrates French National Day; PM Modi to be guest of honour
1 year, 5 months ago

Bastille Day 2023: Google Doodle celebrates French National Day; PM Modi to be guest of honour

Hindustan Times  

Google Doodle on Friday celebrated ‘Bastille Day’, which is the French National Day commemorating the fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. The military parade in Paris called “Défilé du 14 juillet” is one famous tradition that takes place on Bastille Day. The military parade in Paris called “Défilé du 14 juillet” is one famous tradition that takes place …

Bastille Day 2023: Google Doodle celebrates French Revolution
1 year, 5 months ago

Bastille Day 2023: Google Doodle celebrates French Revolution

Live Mint  

The latest Google Doodle commemorates France's Fête Nationale, commonly known as Bastille Day in English-speaking countries. This significant day marks the historic event of July 14, 1789, when French citizens joined forces and stormed the Bastille prison fortress, signalling the onset of the French Revolution. Google Doodle is celebrating Bastille Day 2023 The people of Paris rose up against years …

Bastille Day 2023: All You Need To Know About The French National Day
1 year, 5 months ago

Bastille Day 2023: All You Need To Know About The French National Day

News 18  

Bastille Day, or French National Day, is celebrated on July 14. Meanwhile, in English-speaking countries, the French national holiday is known as Bastille Day. Bastille Day 2023: History During the early months of the French Revolution, Paris was tense as the Estates-General refused to disband, instead converting itself into a constituent National Assembly. Francophiles around the world observe Bastille Day …

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, France gears up for Bastille Day celebrations: What is the history and significance?
1 year, 5 months ago

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, France gears up for Bastille Day celebrations: What is the history and significance?

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an official visit to France from Thursday at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron as a guest of honour as the nation gears up for Bastille Day celebrations on July 14. Bastille Day is an occasion of enormous importance for the French people, as it marks the country's national day. …

India's Tri-services Contingent to Participate in Bastille Day Celebrations
1 year, 5 months ago

India's Tri-services Contingent to Participate in Bastille Day Celebrations

News 18  

A military contingent comprising all three services will participate in the Bastille Day celebrations in France on July 14 where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour. Stressing the significance of the Indian prime minister’s pride of place in the event, they said it is not common for foreign leaders to be invited as a guest of …

Bastille Day 2022: All You Need to Know About the French National Day
2 years, 5 months ago

Bastille Day 2022: All You Need to Know About the French National Day

News 18  

BASTILLE DAY 2022: July 14 is recognised as Bastille Day or French National Day. The official name of the holiday in France is Fête Nationale, which also serves as a symbol of national harmony. The national holiday of France is known as Bastille Day in English-speaking nations. Around the world, francophiles celebrate Bastille Day by hosting French-themed meals or attending …

Photos: Here's how France celebrated Bastille Day
3 years, 5 months ago

Photos: Here's how France celebrated Bastille Day

Hindustan Times  

Photos: Here's how France celebrated Bastille Day France celebrated its national day, also known as Bastille Day on Wednesday with fireworks and parades. In French it is called la Fête nationale or le 14 juillet.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout This day marks the fall of Bastille when an angry mob stormed and captured the …

Bastille Day 2021: History, Significance and Quotes to Mark French National Day
3 years, 5 months ago

Bastille Day 2021: History, Significance and Quotes to Mark French National Day

News 18  

The national day of France more commonly known as Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14. This is one of the most important days in France as it is on this day a very crucial event took place in The French Revolution. The day marks the anniversary of the storming of a fortress in Bastille where political prisoners were held …

France celebrates Bastille Day amid virus fears, tensions
3 years, 5 months ago

France celebrates Bastille Day amid virus fears, tensions

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, left in car, and Chief of Staff Gen. Francois Lecointre review the troops during the Bastille Day parade in Paris on July 14, 2021. France celebrated its national holiday Wednesday with thousands of troops marching in a Paris parade, warplanes roaring overhead and traditional parties around the country, after last year’s events were scaled back because …

Bastille Day 2020: Date, History, Quotes to Mark The Day
4 years, 5 months ago

Bastille Day 2020: Date, History, Quotes to Mark The Day

News 18  

The national day of France more commonly known as Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14. This is one of the most important days in France as it is on this day a very crucial event took place in The French Revolution. Here are a few quotes that you can share with your loved ones on Bastille Day 2020: 1. …

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