In his honor, the Navy launched the USS. Nimitz. Nine other Nimitz-Class carriers followed that launch, eventually replacing the world's first class of nuclear carriers, the Enterprise class. For over 40 years, these gigantic ships have been the world's most dominant and capable warships. Get specs and tech of the Nimitz-Class.
Year 1086 (MLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.ear 1086 (MLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.
In 871, the Great Summer Army arrived from Scandinavia, led by Bagsecg. The reinforced Viking army turned its attention to Wessex, but the West Saxons, led by King Ãthelred 'Ã¦thelred s Brother, alfred defeated them on 8 january 871 at The battle Of, ashdown Slaying bagsecg in the. processince the late 8th century, the Vikings had settled for mainly hit-and-run raids on centres of wealth, such as monasteries. However, the intent of the Great Army was different, it was much larger than the usual raiding party and its purpose was to conquer.