🕰️ Year
What Happened in 1762 — Events, Births & Deaths
1762 brings together 4 events, 0 birthdays and 0 deaths recorded across history.
March 1
- March 10
French Huguenot Jean Calas, who had been wrongly convicted of killing his son, dies after being tortured by authorities; the event inspired Voltaire to begin a campaign for religious tolerance and legal reform.
June 1
- June 6
Seven Years' War: British forces begin the Siege of Havana and temporarily capture the city.
July 1
- July 17
Former emperor Peter III of Russia is murdered.
October 1
- October 6
Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it.