4 October 1853 October 3, 2012 Author: Staff The Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another." Richard Bach (Illusions) — Click here for more from Richard Bach (Illusions) Related posts: 16 July 1999 18 October 1867 22 October1962 19 May 1962 4 October 1777 24 October 2002 Categories: History Tags: 1853, 4 October