1893:	Secretary of Treasury authorized to define and establish anchorage grounds for vessels in harbor of Chicago and adjacent waters of Lake Michigan.
1942:	CGC Nike rescued 38 persons from China Arrow off Ocean City, Maryland.
1996:	Alas Airlines Flight 301 crashes off the Dominican Republic and Coast Guard units conduct search and rescue operations.
1996:	Coast Guard units respond to calls of assistance due to severe flooding throughout the Pacific Northwest.