Events in History 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 Historic Event Oct 25 George III becomes King of Great Britain King of Great Britain, Ireland and Hanover George III Birthdays in History Oct 1 William Beckford, British writer (Epsiodes of Vathek), born in Soho Square, London (d. 1844) Oct 27 August Neidhardt von Gneisenau, Prussian field marshal, born in Schildau, Saxony (d. 1831) Deaths in History George II Oct 25 George II [Georg August], King of Great Britain and Ireland, Elector of Hanover, dies at 76 King of Great Britain and Ireland George II 1759 Pure History by Year 1761 Historical Figures Authors Civil Rights Activists Inventors Kings Revolutionaries Scientists