The Chronicles of February 10th

By sammyontop
  • Crusaders defeat Prince Redwan of Aleppo at Antioch
    Feb 10, 1098

    Crusaders defeat Prince Redwan of Aleppo at Antioch

    A war in the first crusades.
  • The St. Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead in two days.
    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.
  • Queen Catherine is Executed
    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

    Tom & Jerry

    The amazing hilariously classic show that is Tom & Jerry is created by Hanna & Barbera debut by MGM