1988 Event New York City WABC-AM becomes flagship radio station of New Jersey Devils 1951 Birthday Richard Skinner, born in Portsmouth, England, British DJ, radio and television broadcaster, lead presenter on flagship programs 'Top of the Pops', 'Top 40 Show', 'Whistle Test' 1948 Event Egyptian flagship King Farouk sunk by Israel 1545 Event King Henry VIII's flagship Mary Rose sinks at Portsmouth; 73 die