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French National Day is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, [1] [2] a major event of the French Revolution, [4] as well as the Fête de la Fédération that celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France.
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Jul 14, 2023 · Published on. July 14, 2023. By. Corban Goble. Photo: Fin Costello/Redferns. Rush ’s “Bastille” Day – which opens their third studio album, 1975’s Caress of Steel – begins with restraint,...
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The name of the band derives from Bastille Day, which is celebrated on 14 July, Smith's birthday. Bastille's musical style has been described as indie pop, pop rock, synth-pop, electropop, alternative rock, pop, and indie rock. Smith himself has characterized their music as heavily cinematic.
- London, England
- Dan Smith, Kyle Simmons, Will Farquarson, Chris "Woody" Wood
- 2010–present
Apr 10, 2024 · Bastille Day, in France and its overseas departments and territories, holiday commemorating the fall on July 14, 1789, of the Bastille, in Paris. Originally built as a medieval fortress, the Bastille eventually came to be used as a state prison and later came to symbolize the harsh rule of the Bourbon monarchy.
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Jul 13, 2022 · Unsplash. Arc de Triomphe with a France national flag on Bastille Day. July 14th is Bastille Day, the national day of France. It marks the fall of the Bastille prison during the French...
The Historical Context. “Bastille Day” recounts the history of the eponymous French and Canadian holiday. Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14th; it commemorates the day in 1789 when French citizens stormed the Bastille prison and launched the French Revolution.
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