TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT Oct. 19, 1216

John, King of England, died, more than a year after affixing his royal seal to Magna Carta (“The Great Charter”).

ALSO ON THIS DATE 1765

The Stamp Act Congress, meeting in New York, adopted a declaration of rights and liberties which the British Parliament ignored.

1914

The U.S. Post Office began delivering mail with government-owned cars, as opposed to using contracted vehicles.

1960

The United States began a limited embargo against Cuba covering all commodities except medical supplies and certain food products.

1977

The supersonic Concorde made its first landing in New York City.