Historical Events
Titanic Hits Iceberg
RMS Titanic, the world's largest ocean liner, hits an iceberg at 11.40pm off Newfoundland, sinks in the early hours of April 15
Famous Birthdays
- Belinda Quirey, British dance historian and teacher, born in UK (d. 1996)
- Piet van Egmond, Dutch organist and conductor (Netherlands Chamber Orchestra), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1982)
- Robert Doisneau, French photographer (The Kiss), born in Gentilly, Val-de-Marne, France (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Henri Brisson, French statesman (b. 1835)
Died in 1912 1912 Highlights
About April 14, 1912
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 112 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
