Today in history - Oct. 19

Today is Thursday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2006. There are 73 days left in the year.


Today's Highlight in History:


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


On this date:


In 1765, the Stamp Act Congress, meeting in New York, drew up a declaration of rights and liberties.

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