1986 – The last “Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet” took place, with Father Tony Mullane performing the service.

1939 – Construction of the cable schooner Western Union was progressing rapidly.

1939 – A Works Progress Administration sewer line project employing 442 Key West men had, to date, laid 20 miles of sewer pipe in the city.

1955 – Mackerel and tarpon were running in Key West Harbor and dozens of fishermen were trying their luck from the Clyde-Mallory Dock.

1898 - A Naval Court of Inquiry was organized to investigate the sinking of the USS Maine, and it would meet in the Key West Custom House.

1935 – The Key West Art Gallery opened in the renovated Caroline Lowe house at 303 Duval Street.

1926 – A gala dance contest was held at the La Concha Hotel in Key West.

1930 – The Key West Chamber of Commerce had requested use of a U.S. government airplane to help eradicate mosquitoes.

1935 – The cabanas at Rest Beach were fully booked by winter visitors for the season.

1925 – A group of Key Westers traveled by boat to Munson Island to give a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Newton Munson.