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today in history

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  • February 9, 1690

    French and First Nations allies made a retaliatory raid on Schenectady, NY, killing some 60 settlers.

  • February 9, 1830

    Furrier George Renfrew, owner of what became known as Holt Renfrew & Co., was born at Québec City.

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