Famous Birthdays
- Constanze Mozart, wife of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born in Zell im Wiesental, Germany (d. 1842)
Famous Deaths
Elizabeth of Russia (1709-1762)
Empress of Russia (1741-62) and daughter of Peter the Great, dies at 52
1762 Highlights
About January 5, 1762
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 261 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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