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Feb 10, 1098
Crusaders defeat Prince Redwan of Aleppo at Antioch
A war in the first crusades. -
Feb 10, 1355
The St. Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead in two days.
Two drunk students were displeased with their drinks, through their drinks on their bartender, proceeded to beat him up, and then evaded arrest. Caused a rift between students and locals that led to the riot. -
Feb 10, 1542
Queen Catherine is Executed
Queen Catherine Howard of England is confined in the Tower of London to be executed three days later for treason (adultery). -
Wampanoag Indians under King Philip kill all men in Lancaster MA
King Phillip's War in early US colonies. -
Scottish pretender to the throne James III Edward returns to France
Claimant to english and scottish thrones who made several half-hearted effors to claim his throne. -
French and Indian War
French and indian war begins and is fought between british, the colonists, french, and the indians. -
US-Spain peace treaty signed by President McKinley to end Spanish-American War
US-Spain peace treaty signed by President McKinley; US gets Puerto Rico & Guam -
Herbert Hoover marries
Herbert Hoover (31st U.S. President, 1929-33), marries Lou Henry. -
First female professor
Johanna Westerdijk installed as Netherlands first female professor -
Tom & Jerry
The amazing hilariously classic show that is Tom & Jerry is created by Hanna & Barbera debut by MGM
