Boston 1763     British Parliament ratifies the treaty ending the French and Indian War. King George III and Parliament signed the Peace of Paris or Treaty of Paris, as it is called, on February 10, 1763.  In the treaty France loses Canada and all claims to territory east of the Mississippi.   Spain gains control of Louisiana, the land west of the Mississippi.  Spain also regains Cuba and in return cedes Florida to Great Britain.

Boston celebrates with luminations and bonfires.

The Boston Gazette