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This Day in Naval History - Jan. 09

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January 9, 2008

1861 - Union steamer Star of the West is fired on by the Confederates in Charleston Harbor.

1918 - The Naval Overseas Transportation Service is established to carry cargo during World War I.

1945 - Carrier aircraft begin a two-day attack on Japanese forces at Luzon, Philippines.

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