The St. Scholastica Day riot of February 10, 1355, is one of the notorious events in the history of Oxford. Following a dispute about beer in a tavern between townspeople and two students of the University of Oxford, the insults exchanged grew into armed clashes between locals and students over the next two days which left 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead. The dispute was settled in favour of the university with a special charter. Annually thereafter, on February 10, the town mayor and councillors had to march bareheaded through the streets and pay to the university a fine of one penny for every scholar killed. The penance ended in 1825 when the mayor refused to take part. February 10 is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 7 - Portuguese king Afonso IV sends three men to kill Ines de Castro, beloved of his son prince Pedro - Pedro revolts and incites a civil war April - Philip of Anjou marries Mary of Naples, daughter of Charles of Valois, duke of Calabria, and Mary of Valois Scots defeat... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... A typical mug of lager beer, showing the golden colour of the beer and the foamy head floating on top. ... The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...