oct 19, 1781 - Battle of Yorktown
Description:
The siege of Yorktown lasted from September 28th to October 19, 1781 in Yorktown, Virginia. General George Washington of the continental army led a decisive victory that forced General Cornwallis to surrender. While not the end of the war, this was the last major land battle to take place, and led to the end of the Revolution and the signing of the Treaty of Paris.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 19, 1781
Now
~ 243 years ago