The British transatlantic liner, Lusitania, was torpedoed by a German submarine on May 7th 1915, provoking American outrage at the deaths of neutral US passengers.
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America commemorates sinking of Lusitania in New York and Washington
The World War One Centennial Commission (the main US official body for commemorating the First World War), hosts two events to mark the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7th 1915.
Continue reading‘Beyond the 1914-1918 Centenary’ lecture series: ‘A Century of Deceit and Denial’, Brussels
Beyond the 1914-1918 Centenary's next lecture, focusing on the sinking of the Lusitania, will be held on 7th May 2015 in Brussels.
Continue readingIrish President leads Lusitania tributes in Cobh on May 7
Four coastal communities in Ireland are coming together on May 7th 2015 to remember the 1,200 passengers and crew who died when the Cunard liner, Lusitania, was torpedoed by a German submarine on this day in 1915.
Continue readingCentenary Anniversary: Sinking of the Lusitania
7th May 1915: The British transatlantic liner, Lusitania, was sunk by a German U-boat, provoking American outrage at the deaths of neutral US passengers.
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Lusitania Centenary: More pictures of the event in Cobh
Here are more Centenary News photos of the remembrance events in Cobh on May 7th 2015 – 100 years after the Lusitania was sunk off the Irish coast.
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Lusitania Centenary: Ireland’s day of tribute on the Cork coast
Centenary News reports from Cobh, where thousands of visitors packed the streets on May 7th 2015 for a day of tributes to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania.
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100 Years Ago: Battle of Aubers Ridge – and a UK political crisis
Britain launched a new offensive at Aubers Ridge on May 9th 1915, triggering a political crisis, the formation of a coalition government and a new munitions ministry under David Lloyd George.
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Gallipoli war memorials in England given added status
War memorials associated with the Gallipoli campaign have been given additional protected status by conservation body Historic England.
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Centenary Update on remembering the Gretna troop train crash
Princess Anne will attend commemorations in Scotland in May 2015 marking the centenary of the Gretna disaster which killed more than 200 troops leaving for Gallipoli.
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