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Today in 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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