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19 October
Contemporary era
1987
Black Monday stock crash
On 19 October 1987, world stock markets crashed on Black Monday.
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Contemporary era
1812
Retreat from Moscow begins
On 19 October 1812, Napoleon's Grande Armee began its disastrous retreat from Moscow.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1781
Surrender at Yorktown
On 19 October 1781, Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, sealing the American victory.
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