The Storming of the Bastille occurred on July 14, 1789, in Paris, France. This event marked a significant turning point in the French Revolution. The Bastille, a fortress and prison, symbolized royal authority and oppression. Citizens, fearing an attack by the king's troops, gathered to seize the fortress and its weapons. The storming was led by a mix of revolutionaries and common citizens. After a fierce battle, they successfully captured the Bastille, releasing a few prisoners. This act of defiance against the monarchy ignited widespread revolutionary fervor and is now celebrated annually in France as Bastille Day.