United Kingdom: England – Vauxhall Bridge Opened in London
On this day in 1906, Vauxhall Bridge was opened in London, England. The Vauxhall Bridge crosses the River Thames from Vauxhall to Pimlico. It replaced the former Vauxhall Bridge which was built between 1809 and 1816 and which was once known as the Regent Bridge.
For more visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Bridge
The Titanic Sinks
On this day in 1912, the luxury liner and so-called unsinkable Titanic sank in the North Atlantic after hitting an iceberg.
ABOVE: RMS Titanic
ABOVE & BELOW: Launch of the Titanic
ABOVE: Grand Dining Room of the Titanic
ABOVE: Cross Section of the Titanic
ABOVE: Illustration of the Scene of Disaster
ABOVE & BELOW: The Titanic Sinking
The article below deals with some myths surrounding the Titanic:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17515305
The link below is to an article with some rare photos of the Titanic:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/thefalafel/11-never-seen-before-pictures-of-the-titanic-4x8q
A letter from one of the victims, penned before he boarded the Titanic has been found. The letter by Robert Douglas Norman can be read at the link below:
http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2012/04/09/titanic-discovery-victims-letter-discovered-in-national-archive/
Historic records can be viewed online for free until the 31st May 2012. For more information visit:
http://www.scotsman.com/news/records-of-the-tragedy-free-to-view-online-1-2224066
ABOVE: Captain of the Titanic – Captain E. J. Smith
ABOVE: Titanic Lifeboat
ABOVE: The Carpathia Rescued Survivors and
BELOW: Titanic Lifeboat Alongside the Carpathia
ABOVE: Titanic Survivors – Ida & Jean Hippach
ABOVE: J Bruce Ismay, Chairman of the White Star
Line who Survived
For more on those who died on the Titanic and those who survived visit:
– http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Seven-Famous-People-Who-Missed-the-Titanic.html
– http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0409/1224314547372.html
Here’s an article on pets on the Titanic:
http://www.neatorama.com/2012/04/11/the-dogs-aboard-the-titanic/
The video below is a simulation of how the Titanic is believed to have sunk:
For more, visit:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Why-the-Titanic-Still-Fascinates-Us.html
– http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/
– http://www.titanic.com/
– http://www.titanic1.org/
– http://www.titanic-titanic.com/
– http://www.the-titanic.com/Home.aspx
– http://www.titanicinquiry.org/
A museum exhibit on the Titanic has opened. See the link below for more info:
http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=54653
Marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the feature film ‘Titanic’ is being released in 3D.
There is also a memorial cruise being organised.
For news on the cruise visit:
– http://news.uk.msn.com/odd-news/titanic-memorial-cruise-sets-sail-4
– http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-britain-titanicbre8370bx-20120408,0,1524453.story
– http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=54652
– http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/News/UK-and-world-news/Titanic-memorial-cruise-sets-sail-602490.xnf
The book, ‘The Titanic for Dummies,’ by Stephen Spignesi was released in January 2012. For more on the book visit:
– http://www.courant.com/features/hc-titanic-for-dummies-0407-20120406,0,1506075.story
France: Paris – The Eiffel Tower is Officially Opened
On this day in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was officially opened in Paris, France.
For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower
The Royal Albert Hall is Opened by Queen Victoria
On this day in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall in England is opened by Queen Victoria. The Royal Albert Hall is a famous concert venue in the City of Westminster, in London, England.
For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Albert_Hall
http://www.royalalberthall.com/
Australia: New South Wales – Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened
On this day in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened in New South Wales, Australia. However, there was some unintended drama with the opening when Francis de Groot charged in and cut the ribbon prior to the official opening.
For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge
http://www.sydneyharbourbridge.info/
USA: The First McDonald’s Restaurant Opens In San Bernardino, California
On this day in 1940 the first McDonald’s Restaurant opened in San Bernardino, California in the United States. This first restaurant was opened by Richard and Maurice McDonald. Ronald McDonald didn’t arrive on the scene until 1967.
Australia’s first McDonald’s restaurant opened in 1971 in Yagoona (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia. There are now almost 800 McDonald’s restaurants around the country.
For more on McDonald’s and there history visit:
http://www.mcdonalds.com
http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/our_company/mcd_history.html
For more on McDonald’s in Australia visit:
http://mcdonalds.com.au
McDonald’s on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/McDonalds
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