This day in history - October 17
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:42 pm
1777 - British General Cornwallis relunctantly surrendered to George Washington in Saratoga, New York.
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This is one of the most important forgotten dates in American history.
1919 - The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) was founded.
1967 - The musical play "Hair" had its first public performance.
1973- The Arab oil embargo began, plunging the U.S. into a very near version of freezing in the dark. The 55 MPH speed limit and a year of daylight saving time ensued.
- Jim
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This is one of the most important forgotten dates in American history.
1919 - The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) was founded.
1967 - The musical play "Hair" had its first public performance.
1973- The Arab oil embargo began, plunging the U.S. into a very near version of freezing in the dark. The 55 MPH speed limit and a year of daylight saving time ensued.
- Jim
