oct 19, 1781 - American Victory at Yorktown, Virginia
Description:
Washington defeats General Cornwalis at Yorktown marking the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, and signaling the begining of the end for the British. His victory was due in no small part to a book of British naval codes obtained by James Rivington which allowed the French fleet to best the British.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 19, 1781
Now
~ 243 years ago