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April 11
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1991 - The U.N. Security Council declares a formal cease-fire ending the Persian Gulf War.
On This Day

1783

Congress declares the cessation of arms against Great Britain, just a few days after British Parliament passed a similar resolution, thus ending hostilities of the American Revolution.

1944

USS Redfin (SS 272) sinks the Japanese destroyer Akigumo in the eastern entrance to Basilan Strait.

1945

The kamikaze attacks during the Okinawa Campaign damage eight Navy ships.

1970

Apollo 13 is launched, commanded by Navy Capt. James A. Lovell. The ship endures an explosion forcing an immediate return to Earth. Recovery is by helicopters from USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2).

1991

The U.N. Security Council declares a formal cease-fire ending the Persian Gulf War.

1992

USS Annapolis (SSN 760) is commissioned at the Electric Boat Division at Groton, Conn. The 10th of her Los Angeles "Improved" class of attack submarines.