The Storming of the Bastille occurred on July 14, 1789, in Paris, France. This event marked a pivotal moment in the French Revolution as angry citizens attacked the Bastille, a fortress and prison symbolizing royal tyranny. They sought to seize weapons and gunpowder to defend themselves against the oppressive monarchy led by King Louis XVI. The fall of the Bastille became a powerful symbol of the fight for freedom and the end of absolute monarchy. It ignited widespread revolutionary fervor across France, leading to the establishment of a republic and significant social and political changes. Today, July 14 is celebrated as Bastille Day, a national holiday in France.