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Archive Home > 2008 > October > 19 > The British surrender at Yorktown in 1781

The British surrender at Yorktown in 1781

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
October 19, 2008

Today is Sunday, Oct. 19, the 293rd day of 2008. There are 73 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Oct. 19, 1781, British troops under General Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Va., as the American Revolution neared its end.

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