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This Day in Naval History - March 29
1954 - Carrier aircraft began reconnaissance near Dien Bien Phu, Indochina. 1960 - The first fully-integrated fleet ballistic missile is launched from USS Observation Island (AGM 23).
This Day in Naval History - March 30
1944 - Torpedo squadrons from carriers are used for the first time to drop aerial mines - Palau Harbor in the South Pacific. 1972 - The Easter Offensive began in Vietnam.
This Day in Naval History - March 24
1783 - At the conclusion of the American Revolution, Congress orders all Continental naval vessels and privateers home. 1903 - George Dewey is commissioned Admiral of the Navy with the date of rank…
This Day in Naval History - March 23
1815 - USS Hornet captures HMS Penguin in a battle lasting 22 minutes. 1882 - The Secretary of the Navy, William H. Hunt, issues General Order No. 292, creating the Office of Naval Intelligence.
This Day in Naval History - March 20
1833 - Capt. David Geisinger of the sloop Peacock negotiates the first commercial treaty with the King of Siam. 1922 - USS Jupiter is recommissioned as Langley (CV 1)…
This Day in Naval History - March 15
1865 - In the largest amphibious operation of the war, Union forces capture Fort Fisher, N.C. 1943 - The Numbered fleet system is established. 1957 - Airship ZPG-2 lands at Naval Air Station Key West…
This Day in Naval History - March 14
1863 - Rear Adm. Farragut's squadron of seven ships forces its way up the Mississippi River to support Union troops at Vicksburg, Miss., and Baton Rouge, La. 1929…
This Day in Naval History - March 13
1895 - The first submarine building contract is awarded to John P. Holland Torpedo Boat Co. 1917 - Armed merchant ships are authorized to take action against U-boats.
This Day in Naval History - March 09
1798 - The first U.S. Navy surgeon, George Balfour, is appointed. 1847 - Commodore David Connor leads a successful amphibious assault near Vera Cruz, Mexico. 1862…
This Day in Naval History - March 07
1778 - Continental Navy frigate Randolph (32 guns) engages HMS Yarmouth (64). Randolph explodes and sinks with the loss of all but four men. 1958 - Commissioning of USS Grayback (SS 574)…
This Day in Naval History - March 31
1854 - Commodore Matthew Perry negotiates the Treaty of Kanagawa, opening trade between the United States and Japan. 1971 - The Poseidon (C-3) missile becomes operational…
This Day in Naval History - March 21
1917 - Loretta Walsh becomes the first woman Navy petty officer when she is sworn in as a chief yeoman. 1919 - The Navy installs and tests a Sperry gyrocompass,…
This Day in Naval History - March 20
1833 - Capt. David Geisinger of the sloop Peacock negotiates the first commercial treaty with the King of Siam. 1922 - USS Jupiter is recommissioned as Langley (CV 1)…
This Day in Naval History - March 03
1776 - The first amphibious landing operation takes place. A Continental naval squadron, under Commodore Esek Hopkins, lands Sailors and Marines, commanded by Capt.