was taken place is the present perfect tense.

was taken place translated as: what happened.

taken: adj. interested; attracted v. carry; take away; take away; transport away; bring; lead; make to reach, push..., bring... to (another level, level, etc.) take

Had he taken the keys and played around with her car? Had he taken the keys and played around with her car?

I've taken some money from the pot for wrapping paper. I've taken some money from the public fund to buy wrapping paper.

The new delivery service has taken off in a big way. The new delivery service has quickly become popular.

The ship will be taken out of service within two years.

I should never have taken that job in the first place. I should never have taken that job in the first place.