History Today - Oct. 19

In 1864, twenty Confederate soldiers raided the village of St. Albans, Vermont, robbing three banks in the process.

In 1781, surrendered his 8,000 British soldiers at Yorktown, Virginia, effectively bringing an end to the American Revolution.

In 1987, 'Black Monday' rocked the financial markets.

In 2025, four thieves broke into the Louvre in a daring daylight jewel heist.

In 1972, the first eSports tournament was held in Palo Alto, CA.

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