The First Navy Jack

July 8

1778 - Allied French fleet under Comte d'Estaing arrives in America.

1853 - Commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his squadron into Tokyo Bay.

1879 - USS Jeannette departs San Francisco to explore Arctic.

1944 - Naval bombardment of Guam begins.

This Day in USS Topeka History
1968 - Relieved USS Columbus in the Med

For more information about naval history, visit the Naval Historical Center Web site at www.history.navy.mil