Births on March 24

Marcos Portugal

Born on March 24, 1762

Marcos Portugal, Portuguese organist and composer (d. 1830)

Marcos António da Fonseca Portugal (24 March 1762 – 17 February 1830), known as Marcos Portugal, or Marco Portogallo, was a Portuguese classical composer, who achieved great international fame for his operas.

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Events on 1762

5 May

Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762)
Russia and Prussia sign the Treaty of St. Petersburg.
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.
9 Jun

Battle of Havana (1762)
British forces begin the Siege of Havana and capture the city during the Seven Years' War.
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 March 24

Marcos Portugal

Born on March 24, 1762

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Events on 1762

Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762)

Battle of Havana (1762)

Battle of Havana (1762)

Battle of Signal Hill

Battle of Manila (1762)