jul 5, 1770 - The Russian Empire defeats the Ottoman Empire in both the Battle of Chesma and the Battle of Larga
Description:
When the news of the defeat reaches the Ottoman city of Smyrna (July 8), the crowd attacks the Greek community of the city (perceived as favourable to the Russian cause) and kills an estimated 200 Greeks and three Western Europeans (although some reports estimate the number of victims at 3,000 or even 5,000 including "3 or 4 thousands who die due to the fright").Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 5, 1770
Now
~ 255 years ago