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...

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