Today in U.S. Naval History: April 9
Today in U.S. Naval History - April 9
1861 - Second relief convoy for Fort Sumter left New York
1941 - Commissioning of USS North Carolina, which carried nine 16-inch guns
1943 - Reestablishment of Commodore rank
1959 - Selection of first 7 Mercury astronauts, include four naval aviators
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