Monday, 18 April 2011

Today in history

The American revolution ended in 1783 - exactly 8 years to the day it began.

2 comments:

  1. Dear Somerset,
    Please explain. The Treaty of Paris was 3, September 1783.
    What are you referring to ?

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  2. from yeaterdays wikipedia
    1783 – Fighting ceases in the American Revolution, eight years to the day since it began.

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