may 19, 1915 - Sinking of Lusitania
Description:
The great ocean-going British passenger ship Lusitania is sunk without warning in May, losing 1198 of its 1924 passengers. There are 114 Americans aboard, and the tragedy strikes home. According to the Germans, the ship is carrying munitions, though the British deny this.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 19, 1915
Now
~ 110 years ago