Fireworks for the 216th Anniversary of the French Revolution

July 14, 2005 was the 216th anniversary of the French Revolution, which began with the French storming the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789. Fireworks illuminate the Eiffel Tower in Paris late July 14. In his celebration address, French President Jacques Chirac emphasized, “All efforts must be made to fight against terrorism," reminding his listeners of the terror that happened in London a week ago.