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Today in U.S. Naval History: January 28

Today in U.S. 1778 - Second New Providence Expedition raised the flag with thirteen stripes over Fort Nassau. 1960 - Navy demonstrates value of moon communication relay, used in fleet broadcasts. For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.

This Day in U.S. Naval History – January 28

1778 - Second New Providence Expedition raised the flag with thirteen stripes over Fort Nassau. 1960 - Navy demonstrates value of moon communication relay, used in fleet broadcasts. 1962 - USS Cook (APD-130) rescues 25 survivors from after section of Panamanian tanker, SS Stanvac Sumatra, which broke in two in the South China Sea 1986 - Space shuttle Challenger explodes killing CDR Michael Smith, USN, and 6 other astronauts (Source: Navy News Service)

This Day in Naval History – Jan. 28

1778 - Second New Providence Expedition raised the flag with thirteen stripes over Fort Nassau. 1960 - Navy demonstrates value of moon communication relay, used in fleet broadcasts. 1962 - USS Cook (APD-130) rescues 25 survivors from after section of Panamanian tanker, SS Stanvac Sumatra, which broke in two in the South China Sea 1986 - Space shuttle Challenger explodes killing CDR Michael Smith, USN, and 6 other astronauts (Source: Navy News Service)

This Day in Naval History – Jan. 28

1778 - Second New Providence Expedition raised the flag with thirteen stripes over Fort Nassau. 1960 - Navy demonstrates value of moon communication relay, used in fleet broadcasts. 1962 - USS Cook (APD-130) rescues 25 survivors from after section of Panamanian tanker, SS Stanvac Sumatra, which broke in two in the South China Sea 1986 - Space shuttle Challenger explodes killing CDR Michael Smith, USN, and 6 other astronauts (Source: Navy News Service)