Oct 2 Russian and Austrian army evacuates Berlin [NS=10/13] Oct 9 7 Years' War: Russian and Austrian forces occupy Berlin [OS=Sep 28] Oct 10 Suriname Colonial Regime signs treaty with Aukaners (ex-slaves) Oct 13 Russian and Austrian army evacuates Berlin Oct 23 First Jewish prayer books printed in North America Event of Interest Oct 25 George III becomes King of Great Britain King of Great Britain, Ireland and HanoverGeorge III 1759 Historical Events by Year 1761