1773
May 27
| 1773 • Istanbul Technical University is established (under the name of Royal School of Naval Engineering) as the world's first comprehensive institution of higher learning dedicated to engineering education. |
1762
Jan 1
| 1762 • Battle of Freiberg: Prince Henry of Prussia, Frederick's brother, defeats the Austrian army of Marshal Serbelloni. |
1820
Age: 46y
| 1820 • Anchor coinage is issued for use in some British colonies. |
1850
Jun 3
Age: 77y
| 1850 • Richard Wagner's romantic opera Lohengrin (including the Bridal Chorus) premieres under the direction of Franz Liszt in Weimar. |