Today in Chesapeake History
Virginia Topics: Arlington, VA - Virginia Beach
Historical Events
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1632-06-20 - Britain grants 2nd Lord Baltimore rights to Chesapeake Bay area
1781-08-30 - French fleet of 24 ships under Comte de Grasse defeat British under Admiral Graves at battle of Chesapeake Capes in Revolutionary War
1829-10-17 - Delaware River & Chesapeake Bay Canal formally opens
1964-04-15 - Chesapeake Bay Bridge opens (world's longest)
1964-05-21 - 1st nuclear-powered lighthouse begins operations (Chesapeake Bay)
