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