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U.S. Navy Birthday
History · Commemorative · October 13
The U.S. Navy Birthday marks the anniversary of America's naval service and honors the sailors who serve at sea, ashore and in the air.
National days on October 13, 2027
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On this day
- 1812: War of 1812: Sir Isaac Brock's British and native forces repel an invasion of Canada by General Rensselaer's United States forces. Battle of Queenston Heights
- 1885: The Georgia Institute of Technology is founded in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia Tech
- 1903: The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game. 1903 World Series
- 1983: Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago. Ameritech Cellular
- 2019: Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new women's world record with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. Brigid Kosgei
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