On this day in Europe - 03 March
3 March 2026
On this day in 1592, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest university, is founded.
On this day in 1799, the Treaty of Jassy ends the Russo-Ottoman War, recognising the Russian Empire’s annexation of Ochakov and Crimea.
On this day in 1878, Bulgaria regains independence from the Ottoman Empire.
On this day in 1985, the UK’s year-long miners’ strike ends.
On this day in 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina declares independence from Yugoslavia.
On this day in 1799, the Treaty of Jassy ends the Russo-Ottoman War, recognising the Russian Empire’s annexation of Ochakov and Crimea.
On this day in 1878, Bulgaria regains independence from the Ottoman Empire.
On this day in 1985, the UK’s year-long miners’ strike ends.
On this day in 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina declares independence from Yugoslavia.