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This Day in Naval History – June 23

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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1933 - Commissioning of USS Macon, Navy's last dirigible

1961 - Navy's first major low frequency radio station commissioned at Cutler, ME

1972 - Navy helicopter squadron aids flood-stricken residents in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Pittstown area of PA

(Source: Navy News Source)

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