What happened 1762 AD

While Wolfgang was young, his family made several European journeys in which he and Nannerl performed as child prodigies. These began with an exhibition in 1762 at the court of Prince-elector Maximilian III of Bavaria in Munich.

Under the new Crown ownership, the building was originally intended as a private retreat for King George III's wife, Queen Charlotte, and was accordingly known as The Queen's House. Re-modelling of the structure began in 1762.

The same year in October Leopold brought both kids off to Vienna. This great city, just as it is today, was the beating heart of music in Austrian lands. The youngsters were once again heard by the powers that were and invited to play at the Viennese court, which they did on 13 October.

Russian Tsarina Catherine II became the ruler of Russia.

The queen of Russia, Elizabeth of Russia, passed away at the age of 52.

The monument to George Frideric Handel was unveiled at the abbey.

The Austrian composer, Jakob Haibel, was born in Austria in 1762.

The Emperor of Russia, Peter III, died in captivity at the age of 34.

Lakanal was born in Serres Arige, France, in 1762.

The regent of Amsterdam, Cornelis Hop, died at the age of 77.

The Dutch actress Johanna Wattier-Ziesenis was born in the Netherlands in the 18th century.

Martinique is occupied by the British fleet.

Following the murder of Peter III, Catherine II became the new ruler of Russia.

The musician and composer Charles Frederick Horn was born in Germany in 1762.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's wife Constanze was born in Germany in 1762.