Dates in American Naval History

Are you interested in learning what happened in naval history on a particular date?
Check the listings below for important and interesting events and milestones of naval history.

Related Resources: These other sections of our web site include chronologies:

• Wars and Conflicts of the U.S. Navy: List arranged chronologically
• Frequently Asked Questions: List arranged by topic
• Search the NHC Web Site for names or subjects
• Naval History Bibliographies
• Chronologies of special subjects:
  • Aviation Chronology
  • USS Constitution Chronology
  • Navy and Marine Corps Astronauts
  • Navy Civil War Chronology
  • United States Naval Aviation, 1910-1995
  • U.S. Navy in Desert Shield/Desert Storm