2014 Event Crimean voters support seceding from Ukraine and joining Russia in a referendum deemed illegal by the E.U. and the U.S. 1856 Event Russia signs Peace of Paris, ending the Crimean War 1855 Event Crimean war - assault of Malakof Tower under Mac-Mahon 1854 Event Crimean War: British and French defeat Russian force of 50,000 Charge of Light Brigade (Battle of Balaklava, Crimean War), 409 die During the Crimean War, Britain and France declare war on Russia 1820 Birthday Florence Nightingale, Florence, Italy, nurse, Crimean War
