The fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, is considered a pivotal event in the French Revolution and a symbol of the struggle against tyranny. The Bastille was a fortress prison representing royal authority and oppression. Its capture by revolutionaries marked the beginning of a nationwide revolt against the monarchy and the demand for democratic reforms. The event galvanized revolutionary fervor and inspired citizens across France to challenge the king’s power. Commemorated annually as Bastille Day, the storming of the Bastille signifies the fight for liberty, equality, and fraternity, as well as the birth of the modern French republic.