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The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. In the treaty France ceded Canada to England.
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The YWCA was founded in New York City, The largest and oldest women's organization in the United States.
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Major league baseball representatives outlawed pitches that involve tampering with the ball.
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The singing telegram was introduced by the Postal Telegraph Company of New York City.
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Tom and Jerry created by Hanna and Barbera debut by MGM
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The treaties allowed Italy, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Finland to resume their responsibilities as sovereign states in international affairs and to qualify for membership in the United Nations.
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Bill White becomes 1st black baseball announcer (New York Yankees)
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28 skiers perform backflips while holding hands, Bromont, Quebec
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Ron Brown became the first African American to head a major U.S. political party when he was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
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South Africa President de Klerk announces Nelson Mandela will be free Feb 11th
