may 4, 1942 - Battle of Coral Sea
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It was a major naval battle between the United States Navy and the Japanese Navy. It took place in the Pacific Theater. This was a significant battle because it was the first time aircraft carriers engaged with each other. This battle prevented the Japenese from reattempting to invade Port Moresby, which led to eventually breaking Japanese defenses in the South Pacific.
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