1792 24 merchants form New York Stock Exchange at 70 Wall Street.
1897 The first successful submarine that can run submerged for any considerable distance and combines electric and gasoline engines is launched in the USA by its designer John Philip Holland.
1938 US Congress approves Vinson Naval Act, which funds a two-ocean navy.
1942 Dutch SS vows loyalty to Hitler.
1944 General Eisenhower sets D-Day for June 5th.
1987 USS Stark hit by Iraqi missiles, 37 sailors die.
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