The uninhabited island of Rockall, in the Atlantic from the Western Isles, incorporated as part of Scotland
February 10, 1972
Joseph Lister, pioneer of surgery and antiseptic at the University of Glasgow and Glasgow and Edinburgh Royal, died
February 10, 1912
Sir William Howard Russell, Dublin born journalist, died
February 10, 1907
Richard Piggott is exposed as forger of Times Phoenix Park letters
February 10, 1889
Daniel O'Connell is convicted of conspiracy, fined and sentenced to 12 months in prison
February 10, 1844
Rev. John Witherspoon, President of Princeton College, signatory to the US Declaration of Independence, baptized
February 10, 1723
Lord Darnley, husband of Mary Queen of Scots, assassinated
February 10, 1567
Robert the Bruce murdered Red Comyn
February 10, 1306