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Titanic History Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| 1887 - 2nd class survivor Mrs Emily Richards was born to William Rowe Hocking (confectioner and baker) and Elizabeth "Eliza" Neads (?Needs) Hocking in Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK.
1870 - 3rd class passenger Mrs Helena Wilhelmina Rosblom was born. 1912 - Day 3 of the American inquiry into the Titanic disaster in Washington, D. C., USA. Witnesses called that day: Vice President of International Mercantile Marine Co. Philip A. S. Franklin, and Fourth Officer Joseph Groves Boxhall. 1912 - John Jacob Astor's body found by the small ship McKay-Bennett. They came to believe he was hit by a funnel. The report made: "No. 124- Male- Estimated age 50 - Light hair and mustache. Clothing - Blue serge suit; blue handkerchief with 'A.V.'; belt with gold buckle; brown boots with red rubber soles; brown flannel shirt, 'J.J.A.' on back of collar. Effects- Gold watch; cuff links, gold with diamonds; diamond ring with three stones; 225 pounds in English notes; 2440 in notes; 5 pds in gold; 7s in silver; 5 ten franc pieces; gold pencil; pocketbook. First Class: Name - J.J. Astor". |
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Back to Titanic's calendar of events and holidays was created so that we all might remember and celebrate the real
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| 14th | Movie View Day | In 1998, this day was highest grossing for the movie. Activities
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| 14th | Titanic Remembrance Day | In 1912, Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic. The 1,500 people who perished that night were victims to the confidence of the Gilded Age. We dedicate this day to remembering them in hopes that such a tragedy never happens again.
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| 20th | B2T Anniversary | On this day in 1999, Back to Titanic was launched with the mission to remember the Titanic sites which had shut down, as well as creating a community to enjoy the movie and history. |
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