28 March 1854 March 28, 2015 Author: Staff The Crimean War begins as France and Britain declare war on Russia. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Which painting in the National Gallery would I save if there was a fire? The one nearest the door of course." George Bernard Shaw — Click here for more from George Bernard Shaw Related posts: 27 March 1854 21 October 1854 30 March 1856 30 March 1856 28 March 1990 28 March 1809 28 March 1990 3 March 1913 Categories: History Tags: 1854, 28 March