French Revolution

  • July 14th, 1789

    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

    January 21st 1793
    King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine.