The fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. This event is often seen as a symbol of the uprising against the monarchy and the fight for the rights of the common people. The Bastille, a fortress and prison in Paris, was stormed by revolutionaries seeking to obtain arms and ammunition. Its downfall marked the collapse of royal authority in France and ignited widespread revolutionary fervor. The French Revolution led to significant political and social upheaval, changing the course of French history and influencing various revolutionary movements worldwide.