4 October 1853 Posted on October 3, 2012 by Staff The Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Well enough for old folks to rise early, because they have done so many mean things all their lives they can't sleep anyhow." Mark Twain — Click here for more from Mark Twain Related posts: 16 July 1999 18 October 1867 22 October1962 19 May 1962 4 October 1777 24 October 2002