1985 Event STS-61-C scrubbed at T -13s because of SRB auxiliary power problem 1942 Event Coast Guard Woman's Auxiliary (SPARS) authorized 1942 Event Franklin D. Roosevelt signs bill creating women's Navy auxiliary agency (WAVES) 1942 Event 1st detachment of Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, begin basic training 1942 Event Women's Army Auxiliary Corps began basic training at Fort Des Moines 1942 Event U.S. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) forms