March 28 in History

28 March in History – 171 years ago

Outbreak of the Crimean War

Europe 1854: Outbreak of the Crimean War

In 1853, Russia occupied the Ottoman vassal states of Moldavia and Wallachia. After the... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Asia Pacific 1959: China under Mao
Asia Pacific 1959
China under Mao
Following the end of the Korean War in 1953 and France's Indochina War in 1954, China began to...
Historical Atlas of Europe 1854: Outbreak of the Crimean War
Europe 1854
Outbreak of the Crimean War
In 1853, Russia occupied the Ottoman vassal states of Moldavia and Wallachia. After the Russians...
Historical Atlas of Northwest Europe 1849: Frankfurt Constitution
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Ending on 28 March 1830

Anti-Dutch rebellion in central Java

All Events on 28 March

ends   1978
Israel invades southern Lebanon
ends   1959
Tibet unsuccessfully revolts against Chinese rule
ends   1945
Allies advance on Mandalay and Meiktila
starts   1938
Chinese defeat Japanese at Tai'erzhuang
  1938
Japanese back creation of Reformed Government of the Republic of China
  1911
US intervenes in Honduras, ousting its unpopular president
  1905
US takes control of Dominican Republic’s customs
ends   1862
Battle of Glorieta Pass
ends   1854
France & Britain declare war on Russia
  1849
Frankfurt Parliament elects Frederick William of Prussia as Emperor of Germans
ends   1846
US marches to Rio Grande
ends   1830
Anti-Dutch rebellion in central Java
starts   1791
Bryants escape from NSW to Dutch East Indies
starts   364
Valens rules Roman East
ends   193
Pertinax rules Roman Empire; soon assassinated
starts   193
Didius Julianus briefly rules Roman Empire
starts   190
Osroes II in revolt in Ecbatana*
starts   37
Caligula rules Roman Empire
*Actual date uncertain; set to 28 March for purposes of Omniatlas

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