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This solar storm was a powerful solar storm during the solar maximum of solar cycle 23. It began on the national day of France, Bastille Day (July 14-16, 2000).
Q: What was the original purpose of the Bastille fortress before it became a state prison? A: It was built as a fortress to defend the eastern entrance of Paris during the Hundred Years’ War. Q: Which American founding father was present in Paris during the early years of the French Revolution and observed the events surrounding Bastille Day? A: Thomas Jefferson Q: How many prisoners were held in the Bastille at the time it was stormed on July 14, 1789? A: Seven Q: Who was the commander of the Bastille on the day it was stormed and was later killed by the mob? A: Bernard-René de Launay Q: Which radical newspaper editor and revolutionary figure was assassinated in his bath the day after Bastille Day’s first anniversary? A: Jean-Paul Marat Published – July 14, 2025 05:15 pm IST
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