French Revolution By Kino Roy Jan 24, 1789 Louis XVI orders the Estates-General to meet at Versailles Louis XVI orders a meeting of the Estates-General to discuss the national financial situation Period: Jan 24, 1789 to Mar 14, 1799 French Revolution May 5, 1789 First meeting of the National Assembly Jun 20, 1789 The Third Estate takes the Tennis Court oath Jul 14, 1789 The Bastille Falls Aug 26, 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen is passed Oct 5, 1789 Women march to Versailles Jun 20, 1791 The Royal Family tries to escape from France Oct 1, 1791 Legislative Assembly Convened Apr 20, 1792 France declares war on Austria Jan 21, 1793 Citizen Louis Capet is guillotined Jul 13, 1793 Marat is murdered Period: Sep 5, 1793 to Jul 27, 1794 The Reign of Terror Jul 28, 1794 Robespierre is executed Nov 9, 1799 Napoleon overthrows the government
