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19 October

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1987

Black Monday stock crash

On 19 October 1987, world stock markets crashed on Black Monday.

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1812

Retreat from Moscow begins

On 19 October 1812, Napoleon's Grande Armee began its disastrous retreat from Moscow.

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1781

Surrender at Yorktown

On 19 October 1781, Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, sealing the American victory.

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