360What happened in 1912?
6 moments from 1912 on 360n60, each told in 60 words or fewer.
- History · 15 April 1912
The Titanic sinks on its first voyage
In the early hours of 15 April 1912, the RMS Titanic, then the largest ship in the world, sank in the North Atlantic after hitting an iceberg on its first voyage from Southampton to New York. More than 1,500 people died. The disaster led to major new rules for safety at sea.
- On this day · 15 April 1912
The Titanic sinks
In the early hours of 15 April 1912, the liner Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on its first voyage, after hitting an iceberg. About 1,500 people died, as there were too few lifeboats. The disaster led to new international rules on safety at sea, including lifeboats for everyone aboard.
- 10 April 1912 · from The Titanic sinks on its first voyage
Titanic leaves Southampton
- 14 April 1912 · from The Titanic sinks on its first voyage
Ship strikes an iceberg
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Scott's team reaches the Pole
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Titanic sinks