February 10
February 10
The French and Indian War ends
The Seven Years’ War, a global conflict known in America as the French and Indian War, ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, Great Britain and…
A Year In History: 1763
This Year in History:
1763
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
May 7
May 7
Pontiac’s plot is foiled
On this day in 1763, Major Henry Gladwin, British commander of Fort Detroit, foils Ottawa Chief Pontiac’s attempt at a surprise attack. Romantic lore holds that Gladwin’s Seneca mistress informed…
May 7
May 7
Ottawa Chief Pontiac’s Rebellion against the British begins
Pontiac’s Rebellion begins when a confederacy of Native warriors under Ottawa chief Pontiac attacks the British force at Detroit. After failing to take the fort in their initial assault, Pontiac’s…
July 17
July 17
John Jacob Astor is born
Destined to make a fortune from the furs of the American West, John Jacob Astor is born in modest circumstances in the small German village of Waldorf. Although the number…
