Happy Birthday to the United States Navy!
Originally established on October 13, 1775, the United States Navy celebrates its 249th birthday this year. This day is dedicated to honoring the men and women who make up the most powerful navy in the world.
The official U.S. Navy birthday was declared in 1972 by Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt. He picked the day to mark the establishment of the Continental Navy in 1775.