21 October 1854 October 20, 2014 Author: Staff Florence Nightingale and 38 other nurses are sent to the Crimean War. Famous Words of Inspiration...""Quotations help us remember the simple yet profound truths that give life perspective and meaning. When it comes to life's most important lessons, we can all use gentle reminders." Chriswell Freeman — Click here for more from Chriswell Freeman Related posts: 21 August 1959 27 March 1854 19 October 1956 21 October 1945 21 October 1966 28 October 1922 Categories: History Tags: 1854, 21 October