This Day In History, February 10th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on February 10th.
The Seven Years' War came to a conclusion in 1763 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which also signaled the start of the British Empire's domination over international affairs.
In the Chapel Royal of St. James's Palace in London, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom wed her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, in 1840.
Glenn Miller received the first gold record in 1942 from RCA Victor for his song "Chattanooga Choo Choo."
The Outer Space Treaty, which was signed in 1967 by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, forbade the use of weapons of mass devastation in space and stipulated that only peaceful uses of the moon and other celestial bodies were permitted.
The United States Senate approved the 20th Amendment to the Constitution in 1933, which changed the date of the presidential inauguration from March 4th to January 20th, beginning with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration in 1937.
This Day In History, February 10th: 1763, the Seven Years' War came to an end and the British Empire began to rule the world.
The Seven Years' War, generally known as the French and Indian War in North America, came to a conclusion on February 10, 1763, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris between Great Britain, France, and Spain. After the signing of the treaty, Britain became the preeminent force in the world and consolidated its authority over a large portion of North America, India, and the Caribbean. On the other side, France lost a lot of power in Europe after handing over its North American colonies to British. The Treaty of Paris was a significant turning point in world history because it influenced the balance of power for several decades.
February 10th, 1841Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom wed her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
In the Chapel Royal of St. James's Palace in London, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom wed her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, on February 10, 1840. The couple enjoyed a lovely marriage and the union was seen as a love match. Albert was a key advisor to Victoria on political and social matters. Nine children were born from the union, including future kings Edward VII and Edward VIII, who would succeed Queen Victoria. After the passing of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria spent the remainder of her life in sorrow. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's union is regarded as a pivotal moment in British history, and their impact on the Victorian era and later periods can still be seen today.
In 1942, the first gold record was presented to Glenn Miller for "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by RCA Victor.
Detective Comics, Inc. released the first issue of "Action Comics" on February 4th, 1938. (which later became DC Comics). Superman, a fictional character created by writers Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, makes his debut in this issue. The persona gained popularity fast and is today regarded as one of the most recognizable and lasting superheroes of all time. The popularity of "Action Comics" contributed to the development of the superhero genre in comic books and laid the way for a large number of subsequent superheroes.
In 1967, the United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union signed the Outer Space Treaty.
The Outer Space Treaty, officially known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, was signed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union on February 10, 1967. The agreement, which became operative in October of that year, laid out a number of guidelines for the peaceful use of space as well as a framework for international collaboration in space exploration and utilization. They included limitations on the use of the moon and other celestial bodies for peaceful purposes, a pledge to international collaboration in space exploration, and a ban on the deployment of weapons of mass devastation in space.
The United States Senate approved the 20th Amendment to the Constitution in 1933
The 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was passed by the Senate in 1933, moved the date of the presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20. This change took effect with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration in 1937. The amendment was put out in response to the lengthy interval between the November elections and the March inauguration, which was seen to have delayed the transfer of power unnecessarily and possibly jeopardized the nation's stability in times of crisis. In the event of a vacancy or infirmity, the 20th Amendment also established procedures for the succession of the presidency and vice presidency.