February 10th in History

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On February 10th in 1355 The St. Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 62 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead in two days.

On February 10th in 1635 The Académie française forms in Paris (by Cardinal Richelieu)

On February 10th in 1676 Wampanoag Indians under King Philip kill all men in Lancaster Mass

On February 10th in 1713 Netherlands & Britain sign accord concerning anti-French Barrier

On February 10th in 1720 Edmund Halley appointed 2nd Astronomer Royal of England

On February 10th in 1746 The Pelham brothers resign from the British government, but resume office when King George II backs down.

On February 10th in 1763 Treaty of Paris ends French-Indian War, surrendering Canada to Britain

On February 10th in 1807 US Coast Survey authorized by Congress

On February 10th in 1814 Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Champaubert, the French beat the Russians


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