On April 15th 1912, the RMS Titanic, billed as unsinkable, sank into the icy waters of the North Atlantic after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage, killing 1,517 people, of the 2,200 on board. It was 2:20 am, and about 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada. The United Kingdom's White Star Line built the … Continue reading April 15 1912 Titanic Sinks
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March 23 1998 Titanic Wins 11 Oscars
On March 23rd 1998, as James Cameron took the stage to accept his Academy Award for Best Director, it was clear that the blockbuster film Titanic was dominating the Oscars. Titanic had already tied with 1950's All About Eve for the record of most Oscar nominations, at 14. By the end of the night, it … Continue reading March 23 1998 Titanic Wins 11 Oscars
