Hero Millionaire Saves Lusitania Children
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Historical Events
Sinking Ship
RMS Lusitania sunk by German submarine off the southern coast of Ireland; 1198 lives lost
Famous Deaths
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1877-1915)
American businessman (New York Central Railway), dies aboard the RMS Lusitania during World War I at 37
- Alfred Scott Witherbee Jr., American 3-year-old who drowned on Lusitania
- Charles Frohman, American theatre producer (Peter Pan), dies aboard RMS Lusitania at 58
Died in 1915 1915 Highlights
About May 7, 1915
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
