Today, the month Pluviôse of the French Republican Calendar starts. You can find the full cale

Today, the month Pluviôseof the French Republican Calendar starts. You can find the full calendar here.

Under a light fabric the Nymph moves towards to the Bocage,
Bringing her trousseau to the sweet Nectar,
Braving Rain and Winter, burning in this beautiful age
Of the fires who will unite it with her dear Shepherd.

Revolutionary dates:

• 21 January 1763: Augustin Robespierre’s birthday
  
• 21 January 1793: Louis XVI’s execution
• 16 Pluviôse, Year II: Abolition of Slavery