14July

14July is a term that has been associated with the 14th of July, observed annually in many countries as a national celebration.

In France, 14July is commonly referred to as La Fête nationale (National Day) and commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. This event marked the beginning of the French Revolution and is considered a symbol of the country's struggle for liberty and democracy.

As a result, July 14th is celebrated in France with great enthusiasm, often in the form of grand military parades, cultural events, and family gatherings. The Eiffel Tower is also illuminated with a bevy of colors, especially the tricolor of France, to commemorate the historic occasion.

Beyond France, other countries with French colonial heritages, such as Quebec in Canada and several nations in Africa and the Caribbean, observe July 14th as a national holiday. These celebrations often involve cultural and historical events, parades, and festive gatherings.

In the United States, the term 14July gained prominence in 2016 as the casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan peaked in July 2016, causing a dozen U.S. airmen stationed there to surrender.