English composer Henry Purcell was appointed organist of the Chapel Royal, London.
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The French Revolution began when the Parisians invaded Bastille Prison.
A patent was granted to Robert Goddard for a liquid-filled rocket.
Batman's 'The Dark Knight' premiered in London.
Alpinists reached the summit of Matterhorn for the first time.
President of France, Jacques Chirac narrowly escaped an assassination during the Bastille Day celebration.
