1789 - The fall of the Bastille occurred at the beginning of the French Revolution.
July 14, 1791 - In England, the Birmingham riot occurred on the second anniversary of the fall of the Bastille. Mob rule lasted for three days, targeting controversial scientist and theologian Joseph Priestly's home and laboratory as well as the homes of his friends. Priestly, who had expressed support for the American and French revolutions, fled to London with his family and later moved to America.
Birthday - Gerald R. Ford, the 38th U.S. President. In 1973, he was appointed vice president following the resignation of Spiro T. Agnew. He became president on August 9, 1974, following the resignation of Richard M. Nixon. He was the first non-elected vice president and non-elected president of the U.S.
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Bastille Day - France National Day
14 July Knowledge History - Science, Engineering and Management
http://www.historyorb.com/events/july/14
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