Today in U.S. Naval History: February 18

February 18, 2014

Today in U.S. Naval History - February 18

1846 - General order on Port and Starboard

1944 - Amphibious Force under R.Adm. Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok

1955 - First of 14 detonations, Operation Teapot nuclear test

For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.

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