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In 1910, Eugene B. Ely became the first aviator to take off from a ship as his Curtiss pusher rolled off a sloping platform on the deck of the scout

In 1910, Eugene B. Ely became the first aviator to take off from a ship as his Curtiss pusher rolled off a sloping platform on the deck of the scout

Following Desert Storm, the Navy recapitalized its assets and decommissioned the Iowas, though Charles Myers continued to push for the conversions as late as 1995.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2022. There are 347 days left in the year.

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2022. There are 347 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 18, 1943,

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2022. There are 347 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 18, 1943, during

Today in History

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2022. There are 347 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 18, 1943,

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2022. There are 347 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Jan. 18, 1943, during World War

January 17, 2021 273 Today is Monday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2021. There are 347 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 18, 1911, the first landing of an aircraft on a ship took place as pilot Eugene B. Ely brought his Curtiss biplane in for a safe landing on the deck of the armored cruiser USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco Harbor. On this date: In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he named the “Sandwich Island...