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| 1886, Aug. 21 |
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| The kidnapping of Alexander by a band of officers was inspired by the Russians. A provisional government was established by Stephen Stambolov, an energetic nationalist leader, who arrested the conspirators and recalled Alexander. | 1 |
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| Aug. 29 |
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| Alexander returned, but left permanently on Sept. 7 after the Russians refused to support his continued reign. He appointed a three-man regency consisting of Stambolov, Sava Mutkurov, and Karavelov. | 2 |
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| Sept. 25 |
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| The Russian general Nicholas Kaulbars tried to win over the country to the Russian side, but failed. Acute danger of Russian military intervention ensued, frustrated by opposition from the powers (especially Austria and Britain). | 3 |
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| Nov. 10 |
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| Prince Waldemar of Denmark was elected prince, but refused the offer. | 4 |
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