1763

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  • February 10 - French and Indian War: The 1763 Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Canada to Great Britain.
  • 15 February - the Treaty of Hubertusburg puts an end to the Seven Years' War between Prussia and Austria and their allies
  • March 1 - Charles Townshend becomes President of the Board of Trade in the British government
  • May 7 - Chief Pontiac begins the "Conspiracy of Pontiac" by attacking British forces at Fort Detroit.
  • June 2 - Pontiac's Rebellion: At what is now Mackinaw City, Michigan, Chippewas capture Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison's attention with a game of lacrosse, then chasing a ball into the fort.
  • June 28earthquake in Komarom, Hungary
  • August 5 - Pontiac's War - Battle of Bushy Run - British forces led by Henry Bouquet defeat Chief Pontiac's Native Americans at Bushy Run in the Pennsylvania backcountry.

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