{"id":1303,"date":"2016-04-26T19:25:33","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T18:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/?page_id=1303"},"modified":"2025-09-13T14:29:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T13:29:49","slug":"13th-of-september","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/13th-of-september\/","title":{"rendered":"13th of September: A Day in History, Traditions, and Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"357\">September 13th: A Day in History, Calendars, Traditions, and Events<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"890\">September 13th has witnessed pivotal turning points in history, cultural milestones, and moments that changed nations forever. From the <strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"525\">fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE<\/strong>\u00a0to the <strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"578\">signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1788<\/strong> to more modern stories of music, politics, and science, this day is layered with significance. In this article, we\u2019ll explore September 13th in the context of calendars, traditions, and history, telling the stories of the most impactful events while also shining light on lesser-known yet fascinating moments.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"895\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"932\">September 13th in the Calendar<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1513\">\n<li data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1083\">\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1083\"><strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"959\">Gregorian Calendar:<\/strong> September 13th is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years), with <strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1054\">109 days remaining<\/strong> until the end of the year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1264\"><strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1106\">Julian Calendar:<\/strong> In the older Julian system, still used historically in many parts of Europe, September 13th would align with different dates in today\u2019s Gregorian calendar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1513\">\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1513\"><strong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1289\">Seasonal Position:<\/strong> In the Northern Hemisphere, September 13th falls just before the autumn equinox, a time when daylight and darkness draw close to balance. In the Southern Hemisphere, it signals the tail end of winter as spring approaches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1753\">In many cultures, September carries themes of <strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1601\">harvest, transition, and preparation<\/strong> for either winter or summer, depending on geography. September 13th often falls during festivals or significant cultural observances across the world.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1813\">Traditions and Observances Around September 13th<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1949\">While September 13th doesn\u2019t universally align with a single global holiday, it overlaps with several traditions and commemorations:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2693\">\n<li data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2135\">\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2135\"><strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1978\">Christian Feast Days:<\/strong> Many saints are commemorated on September 13th, including <strong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2060\">St. John Chrysostom<\/strong>, one of the great early Church Fathers and Archbishop of Constantinople.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<p data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2311\"><strong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2160\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/how-geography-shapes-local-traditions-and-festivals\/\" title=\"How Geography Shapes Local Traditions and Festivals\">Harvest Festivals<\/a>:<\/strong> In parts of Europe and Asia, early-to-mid September historically coincided with harvest rituals, thanksgiving offerings, and the gathering of crops.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2528\">\n<p data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2528\"><strong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2350\">Patriot Day Preparations (U.S.):<\/strong> Though Patriot Day is observed on September 11th, the days following often include community reflections and remembrance events, stretching into September 13th in some places.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2693\">\n<p data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2693\"><strong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2556\">Modern Cultural Days:<\/strong> September 13th is also recognized in some regions as <strong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2641\">International Chocolate Day<\/strong>, honouring one of the world\u2019s most beloved treats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2698\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2746\">Major Historical Events on September 13th<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2791\">70 CE \u2013 The Fall of Jerusalem to Rome<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"3160\">On September 13th in 70 CE, the Roman army under Titus completed the destruction of Jerusalem during the <strong data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2923\">First Jewish\u2013Roman War<\/strong>. The Second Temple was burned, and Jerusalem was razed, marking one of the most traumatic moments in Jewish history. The event reshaped Judaism, leading to the <strong data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3096\">diaspora<\/strong> and long-lasting changes in cultural and religious practices.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3208\">1501 \u2013 Michelangelo Begins Work on David<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3448\">In Florence, Italy, Michelangelo began his masterpiece, the statue of <strong data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3288\">David<\/strong>, on September 13th, 1501. The project, carved from a single block of marble, took over two years and remains one of the most iconic works of Renaissance art.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3498\">1759 \u2013 The Battle of the Plains of Abraham<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3826\">One of the decisive battles of the <strong data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3554\">Seven Years\u2019 War<\/strong> took place on this day in 1759, when British forces under General James Wolfe defeated French troops outside Quebec City. Both commanding generals\u2014Wolfe and Montcalm\u2014were fatally wounded, but the British victory ultimately paved the way for British dominance in Canada.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3905\">1788 \u2013 U.S. Constitutional Congress Declares New York the First Capital<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"4267\">On September 13th, 1788, the <strong data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3982\">Confederation Congress of the United States<\/strong> declared that the new U.S. Constitution had been ratified and would go into effect. It was also decided that <strong data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4109\">New York City<\/strong> would serve as the first capital of the newly formed government under the Constitution. This decision marked a turning point in American political history.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4316\">1814 \u2013 \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner\u201d Written<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4686\">During the <strong data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4343\">War of 1812<\/strong>, lawyer and poet Francis Scott Key penned what would become the <strong data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4432\">U.S. national anthem<\/strong>, \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner,\u201d after witnessing the British bombardment of <strong data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4522\">Fort McHenry<\/strong> on September 13th, 1814. Inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying after the battle, his poem became a symbol of resilience and later set to music.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4730\">1847 \u2013 U.S. Troops Enter Mexico City<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4731\" data-end=\"5069\">During the <strong data-start=\"4742\" data-end=\"4766\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/history-of-mexico\/\" title=\"History of Mexico\">Mexican-American War<\/a><\/strong>, U.S. troops captured Mexico City on September 13th, 1847. The battle included the heroic but tragic stand of the <strong data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"4897\">Ni\u00f1os H\u00e9roes<\/strong> (six Mexican military cadets), who died defending Chapultepec Castle. This event had long-lasting consequences for Mexico and remains deeply symbolic in Mexican history.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5071\" data-end=\"5129\">1899 \u2013 First Recorded Fatal Car Accident in the U.S.<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5353\">On this day in 1899, the first documented <strong data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5195\">automobile fatality<\/strong> in the United States occurred in New York City. Henry Bliss was struck by a taxicab, marking a somber beginning to the history of car accidents in America.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5407\">1922 \u2013 Highest Shade Temperature Ever Recorded<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5661\">On September 13th, 1922, El Azizia in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/libya\/\" title=\"Libya\">Libya recorded<\/a> a <strong data-start=\"5463\" data-end=\"5498\">temperature of 57.8 \u00b0C (136 \u00b0F)<\/strong>, then considered the world\u2019s highest recorded temperature in the shade. Although later research questioned its accuracy, for decades it stood as a world record.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5700\">1940 \u2013 Buckingham Palace Bombed<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5701\" data-end=\"5965\">During <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/world-war-i\/\" title=\"World War I\">World War<\/a> II, <strong data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5743\">Buckingham Palace<\/strong> was bombed on September 13th, 1940, as part of the <strong data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5811\">London Blitz<\/strong>. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were present but unharmed. The event symbolized the shared suffering of the monarchy and the public during the war.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5967\" data-end=\"5999\">1993 \u2013 Oslo Accords Signed<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6328\">On September 13th, 1993, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat signed the <strong data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6126\">Oslo Accords<\/strong> on the White House lawn, with U.S. President Bill Clinton presiding. The agreement aimed to establish a framework for peace between Israel and Palestine, though its long-term success remains debated.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6330\" data-end=\"6360\">1996 \u2013 Tupac Shakur Dies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6361\" data-end=\"6600\">American rapper and cultural icon <strong data-start=\"6395\" data-end=\"6411\">Tupac Shakur<\/strong> died on September 13th, 1996, six days after being shot in Las Vegas. His death shocked the music world and cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6602\" data-end=\"6605\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6607\" data-end=\"6650\">Other Notable Events on September 13th<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"6652\" data-end=\"7074\">\n<li data-start=\"6652\" data-end=\"6757\">\n<p data-start=\"6654\" data-end=\"6757\"><strong data-start=\"6654\" data-end=\"6663\">1898:<\/strong> Celluloid photographic film was patented, paving the way for modern photography and cinema.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6758\" data-end=\"6823\">\n<p data-start=\"6760\" data-end=\"6823\"><strong data-start=\"6760\" data-end=\"6769\">1933:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/cuba\/\" title=\"Cuba\">violent hurricane struck Cuba<\/a>, killing thousands.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6824\" data-end=\"6880\">\n<p data-start=\"6826\" data-end=\"6880\"><strong data-start=\"6826\" data-end=\"6835\">1943:<\/strong> Chiang Kai-shek became president of China.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6881\" data-end=\"7074\">\n<p data-start=\"6883\" data-end=\"7074\"><strong data-start=\"6883\" data-end=\"6892\">1987:<\/strong> The Brazilian city of Goi\u00e2nia was contaminated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/exploring-the-properties-and-applications-of-cesium-cs-in-modern-science-and-technology\/\" title=\"Exploring the Properties and Applications of Cesium (Cs) in Modern Science and Technology\">radioactive cesium<\/a> after an abandoned radiotherapy machine was dismantled, causing one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"7076\" data-end=\"7079\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7081\" data-end=\"7133\">Chronological Timeline of September 13th Events<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"7135\" data-end=\"8001\">\n<li data-start=\"7135\" data-end=\"7198\">\n<p data-start=\"7137\" data-end=\"7198\"><strong data-start=\"7137\" data-end=\"7146\">70 CE<\/strong> \u2013 Romans destroy Jerusalem and the Second Temple.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7199\" data-end=\"7252\">\n<p data-start=\"7201\" data-end=\"7252\"><strong data-start=\"7201\" data-end=\"7209\">1501<\/strong> \u2013 Michelangelo begins sculpting <em data-start=\"7242\" data-end=\"7249\">David<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7253\" data-end=\"7334\">\n<p data-start=\"7255\" data-end=\"7334\"><strong data-start=\"7255\" data-end=\"7263\">1759<\/strong> \u2013 Battle of the Plains of Abraham secures British control of Canada.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7335\" data-end=\"7420\">\n<p data-start=\"7337\" data-end=\"7420\"><strong data-start=\"7337\" data-end=\"7345\">1788<\/strong> \u2013 New York City chosen as the first U.S. capital under the Constitution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7421\" data-end=\"7488\">\n<p data-start=\"7423\" data-end=\"7488\"><strong data-start=\"7423\" data-end=\"7431\">1814<\/strong> \u2013 Francis Scott Key writes <em data-start=\"7459\" data-end=\"7485\">The Star-Spangled Banner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7489\" data-end=\"7561\">\n<p data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7561\"><strong data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7499\">1847<\/strong> \u2013 U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/mexico\/\" title=\"Mexico\">troops capture Mexico City<\/a>; Ni\u00f1os H\u00e9roes remembered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7562\" data-end=\"7614\">\n<p data-start=\"7564\" data-end=\"7614\"><strong data-start=\"7564\" data-end=\"7572\">1898<\/strong> \u2013 Celluloid photographic film patented.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7615\" data-end=\"7670\">\n<p data-start=\"7617\" data-end=\"7670\"><strong data-start=\"7617\" data-end=\"7625\">1899<\/strong> \u2013 First recorded U.S. automobile fatality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7671\" data-end=\"7731\">\n<p data-start=\"7673\" data-end=\"7731\"><strong data-start=\"7673\" data-end=\"7681\">1922<\/strong> \u2013 Record-breaking 57.8 \u00b0C temperature in Libya.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7732\" data-end=\"7784\">\n<p data-start=\"7734\" data-end=\"7784\"><strong data-start=\"7734\" data-end=\"7742\">1940<\/strong> \u2013 Buckingham Palace bombed during WWII.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7785\" data-end=\"7843\">\n<p data-start=\"7787\" data-end=\"7843\"><strong data-start=\"7787\" data-end=\"7795\">1943<\/strong> \u2013 Chiang Kai-shek becomes president of China.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7844\" data-end=\"7908\">\n<p data-start=\"7846\" data-end=\"7908\"><strong data-start=\"7846\" data-end=\"7854\">1987<\/strong> \u2013 Goi\u00e2nia nuclear contamination incident in Brazil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7909\" data-end=\"7963\">\n<p data-start=\"7911\" data-end=\"7963\"><strong data-start=\"7911\" data-end=\"7919\">1993<\/strong> \u2013 Oslo Accords signed at the White House.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7964\" data-end=\"8001\">\n<p data-start=\"7966\" data-end=\"8001\"><strong data-start=\"7966\" data-end=\"7974\">1996<\/strong> \u2013 Death of Tupac Shakur.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"8003\" data-end=\"8006\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"8008\" data-end=\"8043\">Fun Facts About September 13th<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"8045\" data-end=\"8784\">\n<li data-start=\"8045\" data-end=\"8190\">\n<p data-start=\"8047\" data-end=\"8190\">The number <strong data-start=\"8058\" data-end=\"8064\">13<\/strong> is often associated with superstition, but many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/how-different-cultures-adapt-to-their-geographic-environment\/\" title=\"How Different Cultures Adapt to Their Geographic Environment\">cultures view<\/a> September 13th as a <strong data-start=\"8147\" data-end=\"8187\">day of transformation and resilience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8191\" data-end=\"8364\">\n<p data-start=\"8193\" data-end=\"8364\">September 13th is celebrated as <strong data-start=\"8225\" data-end=\"8256\">International Chocolate Day<\/strong> in the U.S., coinciding with the birthday of Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8365\" data-end=\"8492\">\n<p data-start=\"8367\" data-end=\"8492\">It is also <strong data-start=\"8378\" data-end=\"8396\">Roald Dahl Day<\/strong>, honoring the beloved children\u2019s author of <em data-start=\"8440\" data-end=\"8475\">Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/em> and <em data-start=\"8480\" data-end=\"8489\">Matilda<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8493\" data-end=\"8632\">\n<p data-start=\"8495\" data-end=\"8632\">In astronomy, September often coincides with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/meteorology\/\" title=\"Meteorology - Understanding Weather\">meteor showers<\/a> such as the <strong data-start=\"8567\" data-end=\"8587\">Epsilon Perseids<\/strong>, sometimes visible in mid-September skies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8633\" data-end=\"8784\">\n<p data-start=\"8635\" data-end=\"8784\">Several famous people share birthdays on September 13th, including <strong data-start=\"8702\" data-end=\"8723\">Roald Dahl (1916)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"8725\" data-end=\"8753\">Jacqueline Bisset (1944)<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"8759\" data-end=\"8781\">Tyler Perry (1969)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"8786\" data-end=\"8789\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"8791\" data-end=\"8806\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8808\" data-end=\"9140\">September 13th stands out as a day that has shaped history through warfare, art, politics, and culture. From the fall of Jerusalem to the signing of the Oslo Accords, from Michelangelo\u2019s chisel striking marble to Francis Scott Key\u2019s words becoming a national anthem, this date has carried stories of both destruction and creation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9142\" data-end=\"9282\">It\u2019s a day of remembrance, invention, and influence\u2014a reminder that every date on the calendar holds countless layers of human experience.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<dl class=\"tdih_list\"><dt class=\"tdih_event_type\"><\/dt><dd><span class=\"tdih_event_year\">1791<\/span>  <span class=\"tdih_event_name\"><p class=\"MsoNormal\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"MsoNormal\"><a title=\"On This Day &#8211; Historical Events\" href=\"http:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/on-this-day\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/Images\/calender days\/Sep13.png\" alt=\"September 13\" width=\"274\" height=\"252\" hspace=\"12\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent:36.0pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif'; \">In 1791 French King  Louise XVI was forced to accept the new French Constitution.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:36.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif'; \">The cost of war with <a title=\"United Kingdom\" href=\"http:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/united-kingdom\/\">Great Britain<\/a>,  (Including the Seven Years war (1754-1763) and the <a title=\"United States of America\" href=\"http:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/united-states\/\">American<\/a> Revolutionary War  1775-1783) caused the <a title=\"France\" href=\"http:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/france\/\">French<\/a> economy to collapse. Poverty among the general  population was rife and anger grew towards the monarchy and aristocrats that  continued to live in comfort. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:36.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif'; \">Additionally on the 5<sup>th<\/sup> of May the Estates General Convened, on orders of the King, to discuss  important issues that had arisen due to the economic depression. The first  issue was weather the voting system of the Estates General should be processed  by &lsquo;Estates&rsquo; rather then a combined votes. In France at the time the populous  was divided into three &lsquo;Estates&rsquo;. The &lsquo;First Estate&rsquo; comprised of the clergy,  the &lsquo;Second Estate&rsquo; comprised of the nobility and the &lsquo;Third Estate&rsquo; comprised  of the general populous or common people of France. The new system would mean  that despite representing a minute percentage of the country if the privileged  estates voted the same way, which was likely, then they would always win in a  vote over the interests of the majority. As talks continued without any  foreseeable outcome the Third Estate began meeting separately in known as  meetings of the Communes (or Commons). As delegates of the other estates began  to join they created the Assemblee Nationale (or National Assembly) on the 13<sup>th<\/sup> of June.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:36.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif'; \">In March 1789 Revolution filled the  air in France with the starving masses and on the 14<sup>th<\/sup> of July 1789  they demonstrated their anger towards the crown and aristocratic authority.  They stormed the Bastille, the medieval fortress in Paris that had for  centuries stood as a symbol of the monarch&rsquo;s power. In August 1789 the National  Assembly created &ldquo;The Declaration of the Rights of Man&rdquo; which was adopted by  the assembly on the 27<sup>th<\/sup> of August 1789 and formed the bases for the  revolutionary movement and later the new French Constitution.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:36.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif'; \">&nbsp;The new constitution took much debate to  produce especially on the subject of what constituted French citizenship and if  all citizens had equal rights, as suggested by the &ldquo;The Declaration of the  Rights of Man&rdquo;. By 1791 the National Assembly had finally completed the first  French Constitution.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:36.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif'; \">The momentum of revolution continued  and the French king and his family fled Paris on the 21<sup>st<\/sup> of June  1791. He and his wife had planned to escape into Europe, raise an army and  retake Paris. However the King was soon recognised and captured by  revolutionary forces. 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