Paris

Some of the key events about Paris

• 1163

  Construction began on the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture
• 1348

  The Black Death pandemic devastated Paris, killing nearly half its population.
• 1572

  The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre resulted in thousands of Huguenots being killed in Paris.
• 1682

  The Palace of Versailles became the official residence of the French monarchy
• 1789

  The French Revolution began, marking a pivotal moment in European history
• 1789

  The storming of the Bastille prison marked the violent beginning of the French Revolution in Paris.
• 1799

  The metric system was officially adopted in France, with Paris as its birthplace
• 1814

  Paris was occupied by foreign troops after Napoleon's defeat.
• 1871

  The Paris Commune uprising led to violent clashes and the burning of many city landmarks.
• 1889

  The Eiffel Tower was completed for the World's Fair, becoming an iconic symbol of Paris
• 1900

  The Paris Metro opened its first line, revolutionizing public transportation in the city
• 1914

  Paris was threatened with capture during World War I as German forces advanced to within 30 miles of the city.
• 1940

  Nazi Germany occupied Paris during World War II, lasting until 1944.
• 1944

  Paris was liberated from Nazi occupation during World War II
• 1961

  A brutal police crackdown on Algerian protesters in Paris resulted in dozens of deaths.
• 1977

  The Centre Pompidou, a groundbreaking modern art museum, opened to the public
• 1989

  The glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum was inaugurated, blending modern architecture with historic surroundings
• 1995

  A series of terrorist bombings struck the Paris Métro and RER commuter rail, killing eight and injuring over 200.
• 2015

  The Paris Agreement, a landmark international accord on climate change, was adopted
• 2015

  Coordinated terrorist attacks across Paris killed 130 people and injured hundreds more.

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