1904 - The cruiser USS Detroit (C 10) lands a Marine
detachment at Puerto Plata, Dominican Replublic, to protect American interests
during an insurrection.
1944 - Top Marine ace Maj. Gregory Boyington captured after
shooting down 28 aircraft. Boyington went on to receive the Medal of Honor for
his actions.
1945 - Third Fleet carriers begin a two-day attack against
Formosa, Taiwan, destroying 100 aircraft while losing only 22.
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