may 7, 1915 - The “Lusitania” sunk by Germany

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German submarines sink British naval ship "Lusitania" off the coast or Ireland. Killing 114-128 American passengers. The ship was carrying arms and munitions.
This is one of the events often claimed to be the reason for U.S involvement in the war.

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History, "German submarine sinks Lusitania"
(http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/german-submarine-sinks-lusitania)

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