1802: Revenue Marine (Revenue Cutter Service) has 38 commissioned officers in service, 9 captains, 10 first mates, 9 second mates and 10 third mates.
1986: Rains begin in northern California that last for a week, causing severe flooding.  Coast Guard units participate in rescue and relief operations.
1997: Three of four crewmembers of MLB 44363 out of the Quillayute River Motor Lifeboat Station were lost when responding to a distress call from the sailing vessel Gale Runner.