4 October 1853 Posted on October 3, 2012 by Staff The Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia. Famous Words of Inspiration..."First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." Mahatma Gandhi — Click here for more from Mahatma Gandhi Related posts: 16 July 1999 18 October 1867 22 October1962 19 May 1962 4 October 1777 24 October 2002