This month in Coronado History

A collection of January history through the years

Jan. 1, 1959

The Navy and its Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force was represented on New Year’s Day in Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses parade. The Frogmen float won third prize in the class for fraternal, patriotic and musical organizations. Two enlisted men of Underwater Demolition Unit One rode the float.  The unit’s Lt. Cmdr. Mack M. Boynton said, “The Unde…