| 1812: | Frigate President captures British schooner L'Adeline in North Atlantic |
| 1942: | Submarines USS Nautilus and USS Argonaut land 222 Marines on Makin Island, first amphibious attack made from submarines |
| 1959: | ADM Arleigh Burke reappointed CNO for 3rd 2 year term, serving longest term as CNO |
| 1962: | Navy's first hydrofoil patrol craft, USS High Point (PCH-1) launched at Seattle, WA |