Which French holiday, celebrated on July 14th, commemorates the start of the French Revolution?
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Bastille Day
The holiday marks the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a symbol of royal authority. It is celebrated across France with military parades, fireworks, and public dances called 'Bals des pompiers'.
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- What name is given to the French national holiday on July 14th that marks the storming of a famous prison?