Battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. It began on 20 July 1877 in what is now Bulgaria and lasted until 10 December 1877 (about 5 months). The setting was Pleven and Balkans. It was part of the Tenth Russo-Turkish War and the Romanian War of Independence. Those involved included the Ottoman Empire.
Before and after
- from 24 April 1877 to 3 March 1878Romanian War of Independence
- 28 April 1877Construction of Stamford Bridge
- 2 July 1877Birth of Hermann Hesse
- from 9 July 1877 to 19 July 1877The first Wimbledon Championship
- from 20 July 1877 to 10 December 1877Siege of Plevna
- 12 August 1877Discovery of Deimos
- 17 August 1877Discovery of Phobos
- 9 November 1877Birth of Muhammad Iqbal
- 1878Construction of Herrenchiemsee
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The era
This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.