Liveblogging World War II: October 20, 1941
U.S. Navy - A Brief Carrier History: Part I:
Oct. 20, 1941 - USS Hornet (CV 8) was placed in commission in Norfolk, Va., Capt. Marc A. Mitscher in command. The ship was launched 14 Dec. 1940 at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company.
