1912
The Titanic sank on her maiden voyage
On 15 April 1912, RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic. More than 1,500 people were lost.
1912
The world of 1912
How much of this do you remember — or not?
1912
Scott reached the South Pole
Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition arrived at the Pole in January 1912, only to find Roald Amundsen had beaten them by weeks.
1912
The Oreo biscuit went on sale
One of the twentieth century’s most enduring snacks made its first appearance in New York.
Keep exploring
-
What was the world like when you turned 18? →
The year 1930, through fresh eyes.
-
Things that are younger than you →
From the NHS to the iPhone — how much arrived after you did?
-
Your life in history →
A timeline of your milestones, matched with history.
-
Compare 1912 with 1998 →
Two birth years, side by side. Try it with family.