27 March 1854 Posted on March 26, 2014 by Staff The United Kingdom declares war on Russia starting the Crimean War. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow — Click here for more from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Related posts: 30 March 1856 27 March 1836 27 March 2002 3 March 1913