1878

Events 
 March 3 – The Treaty of San Stefano ends the Russo-Turkish War.
 June 12 – July 12 – Congress of Berlin meets to talk about the independence of the Balkans following the Russo-Turkish War.
 Ipswich Town F.C. founded
 Everton F.C. founded
 Manchester United F.C. founded

 Deaths 
 February 7 – Pope Pius IX (b. 1792)