Historical Events
Surrender at Yorktown
Americans under George Washington and the French under comte de Rochambeau begin bombardment of Yorktown, the last battle of American Revolutionary War
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Famous Deaths
- Thomas Erskine, 6th earl of Kellie, Scottish composer and musician, dies at 49
1781 Highlights
About October 9, 1781
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 239 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
