October 19

    What happened on October 19 in history

    6 events fall on October 19, from 1216 to 1987. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 19

    1. 1216

      King John dies

      He dies at Newark, a year after Magna Carta, with his baggage lost in the Wash.

      Read about Signing of Magna Carta at RunnymedePlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1781

      Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown

      The surrender effectively ends the American Revolutionary War.

      Read about Montgolfier Brothers' First Animal Flight at VersaillesPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1812

      Napoleon leaves Moscow

      The retreat from Russia begins as winter closes in.

      Play the 19th century round

    4. 1935

      Sanctions on Italy

      The League of Nations acts against the invasion of Abyssinia.

      Play the 20th century round

    5. 1943

      Streptomycin is isolated

      The first antibiotic effective against tuberculosis is found at Rutgers.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    6. 1987

      Black Monday

      Stock markets fall worldwide, with the Dow down 22 per cent.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

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