July 14, 1789Social Movements
French Revolution Begins
The storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution, fundamentally transforming French society and politics.
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The storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution, fundamentally transforming French society and politics.
The Slavery Abolition Act was passed, making the purchase or ownership of slaves illegal throughout the British Empire.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, establishing fundamental human rights to be universally protected.