• Updated

In 1777, British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered to American troops in Saratoga, N.Y., in a turning point of the Revolutionary War.

  • Updated

On May 4, 1945, during World War II, German forces in the Netherlands, Denmark and northwest Germany agreed to surrender.

  • Updated

In ancient Rome, a piece of toasted bread was dropped into wine as a symbol of good health. Thus, the origin of making a "toast" before drinking.