Today in History: 12 May 2008

China: Sichuan Earthquake Kills 69 000 People

On this day in 2008, a massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Sichuan province of China killing some 69 000 people.

For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Wenchuan_earthquake

Today in History: 14 April 1912

The Titanic Hits an Iceberg and Starts to Sink

ABOVE: An Iceberg in the North Atlantic

On this day in 1912, at 11.40pm, the Titanic struck an iceberg and began to sink.