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  • Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    Jul, 1762
    Mozart

    The two prodigies in Munich

    Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    Jul, 1762

    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.




  • London
    Saturday Jul 10, 1762

    Frideric Handel Birth

    London
    Saturday Jul 10, 1762

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




  • Graz
    Tuesday Jul 20, 1762

    Jakob Haibel Birth

    Graz
    Tuesday Jul 20, 1762

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




  • Russia
    Saturday Jul 17, 1762

    Peter III's death

    Russia
    Saturday Jul 17, 1762

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




  • Serres Ariège
    Wednesday Jul 14, 1762

    Lakanal Birth

    Serres Ariège
    Wednesday Jul 14, 1762

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




  • Amsterdams
    Wednesday Jul 14, 1762

    Cornelis Hop's death

    Amsterdams
    Wednesday Jul 14, 1762

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




  • Russia
    Saturday Jul 17, 1762

    Catherine II Empress regnant of Russia (1762)

    Russia
    Saturday Jul 17, 1762

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


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