may 7, 1915 - Sinking of the Lusitania
Description:
A German U-boat sank the Lusitania, a British ocean liner en route from New York to Liverpool, England. Nearly two years would pass before the United States formally entered World War I, but the sinking of the Lusitania played a significant role in turning against Germany both in the United States and abroad.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 7, 1915
Now
~ 111 years ago