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St. Scholastica Day Riot - February 10, 1355: On this day in history, February 10, 1355, crucial events took place today in Oxford, England, relating to the St. Scholastica Day Riot. The St. Scholastica Day riot began in Oxford, England on February 10, 1355, when two students, Walter Spryngeheuse and Roger de Chesterfield, attacked John Croidon over the quality of the drinks in his tavern. When the Mayor got involved, 200 students joined in and a two day riot ensued. The riot resulted in the deaths of approximately 63 students and 30 locals. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 1355 were Walter Spryngeheuse, Roger de Chesterfield, John Croidon. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: St. Scholastica Day Riot *** Date: February 10, 1355 *** Place: Oxford, England *** Category: Crime *** Historical Period: 14th Century *** This day in history ***
Death of Lord Darnley - February 10, 1567: On this day in history, February 10, 1567, critical events took place today in Edinburgh, Scotland, regarding the Death of Lord Darnley. Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, was the second husband of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. On February 10, 1567 while Mary was away at a wedding, Darnley was staying in Kirk O'Field, Edinburgh, when two barrels of gunpowder exploded in a room beneath his sleeping quarters. The bodies of Darnley and his valet were found outside with no injuries that could be associated with the explosion. It was concluded that they had been strangled after fleeing the explosion. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 1567 were Henry Stuart, Mary Stuart. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: Death of Lord Darnley *** Date: February 10, 1567 *** Place: Edinburgh, Scotland *** Category: Crime *** Historical Period: 16th Century *** This day in history ***
Marriage of Queen Victoria - February 10, 1840: On this day in history, February 10, 1840, critical events took place today in London, England, regarding the Marriage of Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria married Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on February 10, 1840. The wedding took place in the Chapel Royal of St. James's Palace, London. The royal couple had nine children. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 1840 were Queen Victoria, Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: Marriage of Queen Victoria *** Date: February 10, 1840 *** Place: London, England *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Launch of HMS Dreadnought - February 10, 1906: On this day in history, February 10, 1906, significant events took place today in Portsmouth, England, respecting the Launch of HMS Dreadnought. First Sea Lord, Sir John Fisher, ordered designs for a new type of Battleship. The result was HMS Dreadnought, the first of the dreadnought class battleships. She was launched in Portsmouth on February 10, 1906. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 1906 were John Fisher. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: Launch of HMS Dreadnought *** Date: February 10, 1906 *** Place: Portsmouth, England *** Category: Warships *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Foundation of Texas Tech University - February 10, 1923: On this day in history, February 10, 1923, significant events took place today in Texas, USA, respecting the Foundation of Texas Tech University. On February 10, 1923, the Governor of Texas, Pat Neff, signed legislation establishing Texas Technical College. The college was built in Lubbock, Texas and, in 1969, became Texas Tech University. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 1923 were Pat Morris Neff. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: Foundation of Texas Tech University *** Date: February 10, 1923 *** Place: Texas, USA *** Category: Education *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Primo Carnera, Ernie Schaaf Boxing Match - February 10, 1933: On this day in history, February 10, 1933, momentous events took place today in New York City, USA, with regard to the Primo Carnera, Ernie Schaaf Boxing Match. Boxers Primo Carnera and Eddie Schaaf boxed in a match, held at Madison Square Garden, on February 10, 1933. Schaaf was knocked out by Carnera in the thirteenth round. When his seconds struggled to revive him, he was taken to hospital. Eddie Schaaf died four days later. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 1933 were Primo Carnera, Ernie Schaaf. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: Primo Carnera, Ernie Schaaf Boxing Match *** Date: February 10, 1933 *** Place: New York City, USA *** Category: Sport *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Exchange of U.S. Spy Plane Pilot, Gary Powers, for Soviet Spy, Rudolph Abel - February 10, 1962: On this day in history, February 10, 1962, momentous events took place today in Berlin, Germany, with regard to the Exchange of U.S. Spy Plane Pilot, Gary Powers, for Soviet Spy, Rudolph Abel. Gary Powers was shot down in Soviet Union airspace, on May 1, 1960, while on a reconnaissance mission in a CIA U-2 spy plane. Rudolf Abel was a Russian spy, based in New York, who was convicted in 1957. Along with American student Frederick Pryor, Powers and Abel were exchanged at the Glienicke Bridge, Berlin, on February 10, 1962. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 1962 were Gary Powers, Rudolph Abel. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: Exchange of U.S. Spy Plane Pilot, Gary Powers, for Soviet Spy, Rudolph Abel *** Date: February 10, 1962 *** Place: Berlin, Germany *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Defeat of Garry Kasparov by IBM's Deep Blue - February 10, 1996: On this day in history, February 10, 1996, significant events took place today in Philadelphia, USA, respecting the Defeat of Garry Kasparov by IBM's Deep Blue. Deep Blue, IBM's chess playing computer, won it's first game against World Champion Garry Kasparov on February 10, 1996. Kasparov went on to win the six game match by 6 points to 2. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 1996 were Garry Kasparov. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: Defeat of Garry Kasparov by IBM's Deep Blue *** Date: February 10, 1996 *** Place: Philadelphia, USA *** Category: Technology *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Death of Hollywood Legend Shirley Temple - February 10, 2014: On this day in history, February 10, 2014, crucial events took place today in California, USA, relating to the Death of Hollywood Legend Shirley Temple. Shirley Temple was best known as a Hollywood child actress. She starred in many hit films including Curly Top and The Littlest Rebel. Temple died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at her home in Woodside, California on February 10, 2014. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 10, 2014 were Shirley Temple. Facts on this day in History February 10: Events on this day in history: Death of Hollywood Legend Shirley Temple *** Date: February 10, 2014 *** Place: California, USA *** Category: Death *** Historical Period: 21st Century *** This day in history ***
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