Daily Facts about military history

1954

Benjamin O. Davis Jr. becomes the first African American general in the United States Air Force.

1943

The Battle of Tarawa, a pivotal World War II battle in the Pacific, concludes with a U.S. Marine Corps victory over Japanese forces.

1942

The Battle of Guadalcanal, a significant naval battle during World War II, involves intense combat between American and Japanese forces in the Pacific.

1862

The Battle of Stones River, a notable engagement during the American Civil War, concludes in Tennessee.

1775

The United States Marine Corps is established at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, becoming a vital branch of the U.S. military.