2 Minute History February 10th

February 10th is marked by significant historical events, including the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which ended the Seven Years' War and altered international power dynamics. In 1942, Singapore fell to Japanese forces, marking a major World War II defeat for the British. The 1962 exchange of U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for Soviet spy Rudolf Abel highlighted Cold War tensions. IBM's Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in 1996, showcasing AI advancements. Queen Victoria's 1840 marriage to Prince Albert influenced European royal alliances and British society.