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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

This Day in Naval History – Oct. 17

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October 16, 2008

1941 - U-568 torpedoes and damages USS Kearny (DD-432) near , resulting in 11 killed and 22 injured.

1944 - Naval Forces land Army rangers on islands at the entrance to in preparation for landings.

1989 - Following earthquake, 24 Navy and Military Sealift Command ships rendered assistance.