February
World War II · February 10
Treaty of Paris Ends the Seven Years' War
Britain, France, and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years' War and transferring vast colonial territories, including French Canada, to Britain.
May
World War II · May 12
Siege of Fort Detroit Begins
Ottawa leader Pontiac laid siege to British-held Fort Detroit, opening a pan-tribal uprising against British rule in the Great Lakes region.
World War II · May 12
Siege of Fort Detroit Tightens
Ottawa leader Pontiac's warriors intensify their siege of Fort Detroit, part of a broad Native uprising against British rule in the Great Lakes region.