JOINT BASE CHARLESTON –
Oct. 24, 1962 - The Atlantic Fleet begins quarantine operations to force the Soviet Union to agree to remove ballistic missiles and long range bombers from Cuba.
Oct 25, 1812 - The USS United States, commanded by Capt. Stephen Decatur, captures HMS Macedonian.
Oct. 26, 1922 - Lt. Cmdr. Godfrey deC. Chevalier makes the first landing aboard a carrier (USS Langley) while underway off Cape Henry, Va.
Oct. 27, 1943 - First women Marines report for duty on the West Coast at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Oct. 28, 1864 - The steamer General Thomas and the gunboat Stone River destroy Confederate batteries on the Tennessee River near Decatur, Ala.
Oct. 29, 1814 - Launching of Fulton I, the first American steam powered warship, at New York City. The ship was designed by Robert Fulton.
Oct. 30, 1775 - Congress authorizes four vessels for the defense of the United Colonies.