1952 - USS Iowa bombards Chongjin, Korea.
1973 - Launch of Skylab 2 mission, which was first U.S. manned
orbiting space station. It had an all Navy crew of CAPT Charles
Conrad, Jr., USN. (commanding), CDR Joseph P. Kerwin, USN and CDR
Paul J. Weitz, USN. During the 28 day mission of 404 orbits, the
craft rendezvoused with Skylab to make repairs and conduct
science experiments. Recovery by USS Ticonderoga (CVS-14)
(Source: Navy News Service)
This Day in Naval History – May 25
May 25, 2010
