Historical Events
- British troops occupy Manila, Philippines
Famous Deaths
- Francesco Manfredini, Italian Baroque composer, violinist, and maestro di cappella (St. Phillip's Cathedral, 1727-65), dies at 78
Died in 1762 1762 Highlights
About October 6, 1762
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 261 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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