may 7, 1915 - Sinking of the Lusitania
Description:
British ocean liner, the sinking of which by a German U-boat on May 7, 1915, contributed indirectly to the entry of the United States into World War I. The Lusitania which was owned by the Cunard Line, was built to compete for the highly lucrative transatlantic passenger trade.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 7, 1915
Now
~ 109 years ago
