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The RMS Titanic, the largest passenger ship afloat at the time, began its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, bound for New York City. Its sinking four days later became one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.
Paul McCartney publicly announced he was leaving The Beatles, effectively dissolving the iconic band. This marked the end of an era in popular music and global culture.
Political parties in Northern Ireland and the British and Irish governments signed this major peace accord, which helped end decades of sectarian conflict known as The Troubles.
The volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumbawa began a catastrophic series of eruptions, the largest in recorded history. The event caused global climate anomalies, leading to the 'Year Without a Summer' in 1816.
South African runner Jeffrey Williams won the 100th Boston Marathon, a historic edition of the prestigious race. His victory came in a time of 2 hours, 12 minutes, and 45 seconds.