On this date in history: In 1864, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, anxious to create new free territories during the Civil War, signed an act establishing the Montana Territory. Montana became a state ...
BENNINGTON — On Saturday, a veteran who had served on the USS Bennington was recognized by his fellow sailors for creating a website to preserve the ship's history. Lonnie Whittaker, an electronics ...
FROM THE VAULT: Revisiting the USS Bennington explosion 120 years later July 21, 2025, marked the 120th anniversary of the USS Bennington explosion on the San Diego Bay. The blast is considered one of ...
Summary: The USS Bennington, part of the U.S. Navy’s Essex-class aircraft carriers, played a pivotal role during World War II and beyond. With a displacement of 34,000 tons and capable of speeds up to ...
On this date in history: In 1864, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, anxious to create new free territories during the Civil War, signed an act establishing the Montana Territory. Montana became a state ...
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — July 21, 2025, marked the 120th anniversary of the USS Bennington explosion on the San Diego Bay. The blast is considered one of the worst peacetime naval disasters in U.S. history.