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Monday, 19 October 2026

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► Events on this day 5 entries

1781
Cornwallis surrenders at 2PM, the fighting is over.
US 245 yrs ago
1845
Wagner's opera "Tannhauser" is performed for the first time.
US Arts & Culture 181 yrs ago
1853
First flour mill in Hawaii begins operations.
US Arts & Culture 173 yrs ago
1874
The Ivy League establishes rules for college football.
US Sport 152 yrs ago
1968
Golden Gate Bridge charges a toll for South bound cars only!
US Geography & Exploration 58 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶End of huricane season celebration, in the Virgin Islands.