On this day... October 19:

On this day...

October 19:    Mother Teresa Day in Albania 1789 – John Jay (pictured) was sworn in as the firstChief Justice of the United States. 1864 – American Civil War: Despite incurring nearly twice as many casualties as the Confederates, theUnion Army emerged victorious in the Battle of Cedar Creek. 1914 – First World War: Allied forces engaged German troops in theFirst Battle of Ypres. 1989 – The Troubles: The Guildford Four had their convictions quashed after serving 15 years for their alleged involvement in theGuildford pub bombings. 2004 – Irish aid worker Margaret Hassan was abducted in Baghdadby unidentified kidnappers, who murdered her about four weeks later.