Births on February 24

Charles Frederick Horn

Born on February 24, 1762

Charles Frederick Horn, German-English composer and educator (d. 1830)

Charles Frederick Horn (24 February 1762 – 3 August 1830) was an English musician and composer. Born in Germany, he emigrated to London with few possessions and no knowledge of the English language, yet rose to become a music teacher in the Royal Household. As an editor and arranger, he helped introduce the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to England.

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Events on 1762

5 May

Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762)
Russia and Prussia sign the Treaty of St. Petersburg.
22 May

Treaty of Hamburg (1762)
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg.
6 Jun

Battle of Havana (1762)
Seven Years' War: British forces begin a siege of Havana, Cuba, and temporarily capture the city in the Battle of Havana.
15 Sep

Battle of Signal Hill
Seven Years' War: Battle of Signal Hill.
6 Oct

Battle of Manila (1762)
Seven Years' War: Conclusion of the Battle of Manila between Britain and Spain, which resulted in the British occupation of Manila for the rest of the war.

Births on February 24

Charles Frederick Horn

Born on February 24, 1762

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Events on 1762

Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762)

Treaty of Hamburg (1762)

Battle of Havana (1762)

Battle of Signal Hill

Battle of Manila (1762)