The British Empire surrenders to its rebellious colonies. October 19, 1781. America declared its independence in 1776, but it took another five years to win freedom from the British. That day came on October 19, 1781, when the British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his troops in Yorktown, Virginia.
In fact, automatic car washes can be safer for your car's finish than washing your car yourself because do-it-yourselfers sometimes don't use enough water to safely remove dirt; or they wash the car in direct sunlight -- which can burn spots in the paint.
Ms. CLAYBROOK: Well, one of the problems with cell phones is that they're a distraction when you're driving. And your brain is distracted, it's not just your hands. And so hands-free is good, no cell phones is better.or over two decades, she fought for safer cars, food and other products. Claybrook talks about her advocacy work, and the role that her organization has played in improving safety. LINDA WERTHEIMER, host: Today, airbags are standard equipment in all cars.