French Revolution Timeline By madison.childress Jan 21, 1789 Execution of King Louis XVI May 5, 1789 May 5, 1789 meeting with the Estates-General Jun 20, 1789 Tennis Court Oath Jul 14, 1789 Storming of the Bastille Aug 26, 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man Oct 5, 1789 Women's March on Versailles Period: Aug 5, 1793 to Jul 27, 1794 Reign of Terror Aug 27, 1794 Maximilien Robespierre's execution Mar 21, 1800 Napoleonic Code is established Dec 2, 1804 Napoleon Crowns himself emperor Apr 11, 1814 Napoleon is exiled to Elba May 5, 1821 Napoleon dies May 5, 1989 May 5, 1789 meeting with the Estates-General