Historical Events in July 1762

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Jul 10 Louis-François Roubiliac's monument to George Frideric Handel is unveiled at Westminster Abbey in London

Composer George Frideric Handel
Composer
George Frideric Handel

MurderMurder of Interest

Jul 17 Catherine II becomes tsarina of Russia following the murder of Peter III

Empress of Russia Catherine the Great
Empress of Russia
Catherine the Great