mar 24, 1916 - SS Sussex torpedoed by a German U-boat
Description:
In March 1916, a German U-boat torpedoed a French passenger ship, the Sussex, killing dozens of people, including several Americans. Afterward, the U.S. threatened to cut diplomatic ties with Germany. In response, the German promised to stop attacking merchant and passenger ships without warning.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 24, 1916
Now
~ 109 years ago