1870 - Act of Congress establishes Pay Corps, which later
becomes the Supply Corps.
1942 - First photographic interpretation unit set up in the
Pacific.
1958 - In response to request by President of Lebanon, Sixth
Fleet lands 1,800 Marines at Beruit to support Lebanese government
against Communist rebels.
For more information about naval history,
visit the Naval Historical Center Web site at
www.history.navy.mil
