Highlights of this day in history: British surrender at Yorktown decides American Revolution; Stock market crash hits Wall Street in late 1980s; Napoleon’s forces begin retreat from Moscow; Concorde makes first landing in New York. (Oct. 19)
October 19th, 1781:
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The decisive victory in the Revolutionary War.
British troops under Lord Cornwallis surrender to American and French forces at the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia.
In a peace treaty a few years later, Britain officially recognizes the independence of its former colonies – the United States.
1987:
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A stock market crash on Wall Street.
The Dow Jones plunges 508 points — or 22-point-six percent in value.
That’s the second-biggest one-day percentage drop for the Dow ever.
1812:
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French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte begin a disastrous retreat from Moscow.
Tens of thousands of troops die from hunger, cold and Russian attacks during the retreat, as winter arrives early.
And, 1977:
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The supersonic Concorde makes its first landing in New York City.
Today in History, October 19th — ___ ___, The Associated Press.
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