20h 36min, feb 15, 1898 y - Explosion of the Maine
Description:
The USS Maine explodes, which leads to the death of 260 American sailors. The journalists in America blame the Spanish and "yellow journalism" leads McKinley to ask congress for a declaration of war.Added to timeline:
Date:
20h 36min, feb 15, 1898 y
Now
~ 128 years ago