1779 - Amphibious expedition against British in Penobscot Bay, ME.

1863 - U.S. Squadron bombards Fort Wagner, NC.

1866 - Rank of Admiral created. David G. Farragut is appointed the first Admiral in the U.S. Navy.

1898 - Landing party from armed yacht Gloucester occupies Guanica, Puerto Rico.

1912 - First specifications for naval aircraft published.

1934 - First President to visit Hawaii, Franklin D. Roosevelt, reaches Hilo on board USS Houston.

1941 - Bureau of Ordnance issues first Navy "E" certificates (for excellence) for industry.

1943 - Launching of USS Harmon (DE-72), first ship named for African-American.

1990 - USS Cimarron rescues 25 refugees adrift southeast of Subic Bay, Philippines.