October 19th in History

1781: The American War of Independence ends with the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to George Washington at Yorktown, USA
1925: A US-Franco expedition to Algeria finds ancient sea shells, proving the Sahara was once partially submerged
1989: The 'Guilford Four', accused of IRA bombings, have their convictions quashed after serving 14 years in prison

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