Naval History and Heritage Command

During the Quasi-War with France, USS Constellation, commanded by Capt. Thomas Truxtun, captures French frigate lInsurgente off Saint Kitts and Nevis Island.

While undergoing conversion at New York City pier 88, USS Lafayette (AP 53) catches fire resulting in the total loss of the ship.

Organized Japanese resistance on Guadalcanal ends, bringing to a close the battle that started in August 1942.

PV-1 Ventura patrol plane sinks small Japanese cargo vessel No.177 Nanshin Maru in Flores Sea west of Maumere.

USS Sargo (SSN 583) becomes the third submarine to surface through the ice at the North Pole.