27 March 1854 March 26, 2014 Author: Staff The United Kingdom declares war on Russia starting the Crimean War. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Life has no smooth road for any of us; and in the bracing atmosphere of a high aim the very roughness stimulates the climber to steadier steps, till the legend, over steep ways to the stars, fulfills itself." W. C. Doane — Click here for more from W. C. Doane Related posts: 30 March 1856 27 March 1836 27 March 2002 3 March 1913 Categories: History Tags: 1854, 27 March