French Revolution By Raymond Boone Jul 4, 1776 America's Independence May 5, 1789 Louis XVI calls the Estates General to session Jun 20, 1789 Tennis court oath Jul 14, 1789 Storming of the Bastile Sep 21, 1792 France is declared a Republic Jan 22, 1793 Louis XVI is executed Period: Sep 5, 1793 to Jul 27, 1794 The Reign of Terror Jul 27, 1794 Robespierre is executed Nov 9, 1799 Napoléon Coup d’Etat Mar 21, 1804 The Napoleonic Code May 18, 1804 Napoleon becomes Emperor Period: Jun 24, 1812 to Dec 14, 1812 Napoleon in Russia Jun 9, 1815 Congress of Vienna Concludes Jun 15, 1815 Waterloo