February 10

  • Feb 10, 1567

    The Kirk o' Field house is destroyed.

    An explosion destroys the Kirk o' Field house in Edinburgh, Scotland. The second husband of Mary Queen of Scots, Lord Darnley is found strangled, in what many believe to be an assassination.
  • The French Indian War ends.

    The French and Indian War ends with signing of the Treaty of Paris. As part of the treaty, Canada is ceded to England by the French.
  • Afghans driven out of Delhi

    Maratha forces from the Deccan Plateau drive the Afghans out of Delhi, install the son of the exiled Mughal emperor Shah Alam as temporary ruler.
  • Louis Alexandre Berthier invaded Rome

    Louis Alexandre Berthier invaded Rome, on February 15 proclaimed a Roman Republic and then on February 20 take Pope Pius VI as a prisoner.
  • Alexander Mackenzie knighted

    In London, England, Alexander Mackenzie 1764-1820 knighted for achievements in the North West, and for being first to cross the North American continent by land.
  • Queen Victoria Marries

    Queen Victoria of England marries Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
  • Mormons in US

    Beginning of Mormon march to west US
  • Ernie Schaaf is killed in a boxing match

    "In round 13 of a boxing match at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Primo Carnera knocks out Ernie Schaaf, killing him."
  • WWII peace treaty

    February 10, 1947 WWII peace treaties signed
  • Michael Jackson Talks to Oprah Winfrey

    February 10, 1993 """Michael Jackson Talks To Oprah Winfrey"" airs on ABC & drew an astounding 39.3 rating/56 share, 90 million people"