This Day in Naval History - Feb. 18

From the Navy News Service

1846 - General order on port and starboard is issued. Port replaces the term "larboard."

1944 - An amphibious force under Rear Adm. Harry W. Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok, in the South Pacific.

1955 - The first of 14 detonations takes place during the Operation Teapot nuclear test.