Historical Events
Surrender at Yorktown
9,000 American and 7,000 French troops begin the siege of Yorktown
Famous Deaths
- William Henry Nassau de Zuylestein, 4th Earl of Rochford, British diplomat and statesman (b. 1717)
1781 Highlights
About September 28, 1781
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 241 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
