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July 14th, 1789
The French Revolution begins with the storming of bastille. -
Oct 5th 1789
A large group of women (and men) march from Paris to Versailles to demand lower bread prices. They force the king and queen to move back to Paris. -
Sept 14th 1791
King Louis XVI formally signs the new constitution. -
March 20th 1792
The guillotine becomes the official method of execution. -
April 20th 1792
France declares war against Austria. -
January 21st 1793
King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine.