April 14, 1912: The Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

The Titanic, deemed unsinkable, hits an iceberg and sinks within hours in the Atlantic Ocean.

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More than 1,500 passengers and crew members perish, exposing flaws in maritime rescue procedures.

This disaster marks a turning point in international maritime safety standards.

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