Russian Tsar Peter III divorces his wife Catherine II
Russian Tsar Peter III divorces his wife Catherine II
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1762. This year saw 19 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1762 Timeline
Russian Tsar Peter III divorces his wife Catherine II
Russian Tsar Peter III divorces his wife Catherine II
Empress Catherine II becomes Tsarina of Russia after the death and rumored assassination of Tsar Peter III
Empress Catherine II becomes Tsarina of Russia after the death and rumored assassination of Tsar Peter III
British explorer Captain James Cook marries Elizabeth Batts
British explorer Captain James Cook marries Elizabeth Batts
Seven Years' War: Great Britain declares war on Spain & Naples
Seven Years' War: Great Britain declares war on Spain & Naples
Fraunces Tavern opens in NYC
Fraunces Tavern opens in NYC
British fleet occupies Martinique
The invasion of Martinique was the capture of the French colony of Martinique in the West Indies by British forces between January and February 1762 during the Seven Years' War.
First Saint Patrick's Day parade is held in NYC
First Saint Patrick's Day parade is held in NYC
British take Grenada, West Indies, from the French
Grenada is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The southernmost of the Windward Islands, Grenada is directly south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and about 100...
Russia and Prussia sign the Treaty of Saint Petersburg, ending the Seven Years' War
The Treaty of Saint Petersburg was concluded on 5 May 1762, and ended the fighting in the Seven Years' War between Prussia and Russia.
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg, reaffirming the status quo that existed before the Seven Years' War
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg, reaffirming the status quo that existed before the Seven Years' War
Austria uses 1st paper currency
Austria uses 1st paper currency
First reported counterfeiting attempt in Boston
First reported counterfeiting attempt in Boston
The English fleet occupies Havana
The siege of Havana was the capture of the Spanish-held city of Havana, Cuba in 1762 as part of the war between the two nations which formed part of the larger Seven Years' War.
Ann Franklin publishes the Newport Mercury, becoming the first American female editor and publisher and the first woman
Ann Franklin publishes the Newport Mercury, becoming the first American female editor and publisher and the first woman inducted into the University of Rhode Island's Journalism Hall of Fame
Battle of Signal Hill, the last battle of the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent.
Opera "Orfeo ed Euridice" by Christoph Willibald Gluck is first produced in Vienna in front of Empress Maria Theresa
Opera "Orfeo ed Euridice" by Christoph Willibald Gluck is first produced in Vienna in front of Empress Maria Theresa
British troops occupy Manila, Philippines
The Kingdom of Great Britain occupied the Spanish colonial capital of Manila and the nearby port of Cavite for eighteen months, from 6 October 1762 to the first week of April 1764.
Britain & Spain sign Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, also known as the Treaty of 1763, was signed on 10 February 1763 by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement, following Great Britain and...
British parliament accepts Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, also known as the Treaty of 1763, was signed on 10 February 1763 by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement, following Great Britain and...
Spencer Perceval is born
Spencer Perceval is born
Elizabeth of Russia dies
Elizabeth of Russia dies
Events
Empress Catherine II becomes Tsarina of Russia after the death and rumored assassination of Tsar Peter III
Empress Catherine II becomes Tsarina of Russia after the death and rumored assassination of Tsar Peter III
British explorer Captain James Cook marries Elizabeth Batts
British explorer Captain James Cook marries Elizabeth Batts
Seven Years' War: Great Britain declares war on Spain & Naples
Seven Years' War: Great Britain declares war on Spain & Naples
Fraunces Tavern opens in NYC
Fraunces Tavern opens in NYC
British fleet occupies Martinique
The invasion of Martinique was the capture of the French colony of Martinique in the West Indies by British forces between January and February 1762 during the Seven Years' War.
First Saint Patrick's Day parade is held in NYC
First Saint Patrick's Day parade is held in NYC
British take Grenada, West Indies, from the French
Grenada is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The southernmost of the Windward Islands, Grenada is directly south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and about 100...
Russia and Prussia sign the Treaty of Saint Petersburg, ending the Seven Years' War
The Treaty of Saint Petersburg was concluded on 5 May 1762, and ended the fighting in the Seven Years' War between Prussia and Russia.
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg, reaffirming the status quo that existed before the Seven Years' War
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg, reaffirming the status quo that existed before the Seven Years' War
Austria uses 1st paper currency
Austria uses 1st paper currency
First reported counterfeiting attempt in Boston
First reported counterfeiting attempt in Boston
The English fleet occupies Havana
The siege of Havana was the capture of the Spanish-held city of Havana, Cuba in 1762 as part of the war between the two nations which formed part of the larger Seven Years' War.
Ann Franklin publishes the Newport Mercury, becoming the first American female editor and publisher and the first woman
Ann Franklin publishes the Newport Mercury, becoming the first American female editor and publisher and the first woman inducted into the University of Rhode Island's Journalism Hall of Fame
Battle of Signal Hill, the last battle of the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent.
Opera "Orfeo ed Euridice" by Christoph Willibald Gluck is first produced in Vienna in front of Empress Maria Theresa
Opera "Orfeo ed Euridice" by Christoph Willibald Gluck is first produced in Vienna in front of Empress Maria Theresa
British troops occupy Manila, Philippines
The Kingdom of Great Britain occupied the Spanish colonial capital of Manila and the nearby port of Cavite for eighteen months, from 6 October 1762 to the first week of April 1764.
Britain & Spain sign Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, also known as the Treaty of 1763, was signed on 10 February 1763 by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement, following Great Britain and...
British parliament accepts Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, also known as the Treaty of 1763, was signed on 10 February 1763 by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement, following Great Britain and...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1762?
- In 1762, there were 19 significant historical events. Notable events include Russian Tsar Peter III divorces his wife Catherine II, Empress Catherine II becomes Tsarina of Russia after the death and rumored assassination of Tsar Peter III, British explorer Captain James Cook marries Elizabeth Batts.
- Who was born in 1762?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1762, including Spencer Perceval is born.
- Who died in 1762?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1762, including Elizabeth of Russia dies.