February 6:
A.D. 1627: Huguenot rebels sign the Peace of La Rochelle with France.
A.D. 1685: The Duke of York becomes both King James II of England and VII of Scotland upon the death of his brother, Charles II.
A.D. 1911: The first old age home opens in the U.S.
A.D. 1918: Britain grants the right to vote to women over 30.