Crimean War: France and Britain declare war on Russia. The Crimean War (1853–1856) was a major conflict primarily between the Russian Empire and an alliance…
Tag: 1854
23 February 1854
The official independence of the Orange Free State, South Africa is declared. The Orange Free State was a fascinating Boer republic that emerged in the…
3 December 1854
Battle of the Eureka Stockade: More than 20 gold miners at Ballarat, Victoria, are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licences. The…
19 August 1854
The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are massacred.
6 October 1854
In England the Great fire of Newcastle and Gateshead leads to 53 deaths and hundreds injured.
19 August 1854
The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are massacred. [rdp-wiki-embed url=’https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sioux_Wars’]
21 October 1854
Florence Nightingale and her staff of 38 nurses are sent to the Crimean War. In 1954, under the authorization of Sidney Herbert, the Secretary of…
24 February 1854
The Penny Red, the first postage stamp is officially issued for distribution. The Penny Red was a British postage stamp, issued in 1841. It succeeded…
21 October 1854
Florence Nightingale is sent to the Crimean War. From a very young age, Florence Nightingale was active in philanthropy, ministering to the ill and poor…
20 September 1854
British and French troops defeat Russians in Crimea in the Battle of Alma. Battle of Alma, victory by the British and the French in the…