Astor died in the sinking of RMS Titanic during the early hours of April 15, 1912. Astor was the richest passenger aboard the RMS Titanic and was thought to be among the richest people in the world at that time with a net worth of nearly $87 million when he died (equivalent to $2.26...
about 400 miles from the Titanic site, aboard a chartered oil-rig servicing ship. During our two-day journey into the North Atlantic, we got to know our fellow adventurers. They included everyone from Indian industry mogul Shrenik Baldota ("They call me the wild monk," he said, "because...
The man who built the Titanic After the construction of Titanic, a reporter asked him how safe the Titanic would be. With an ironic tone he said: ‘Not even God can sink it’ The result: I think you all know what happened to the Titanic Marilyn Monroe (Actress) She was visited by Bi...
Senator William Alden Smith and his son had made a North Atlantic voyage aboard the Baltic under the command of Captain E.J. Smith in 1906. Captain Smith would later be the commander of Titanic in 1912. While aboard the Baltic, the senator had the chance to meet Captain Smith and develope...
Discover famous last words from celebrities, authors, and other notable people, along with the stories behind them.
“Deeply regret advise you Titanic sank this morning after collision with iceberg, resulting in serious loss of life. Full particulars later.” Bruce Ismay 17. “The sounds of people drowning are something that I can not describe to you, and neither can anyone else. Its the most dreadful so...
He was aboard and passed away in the Titanic's tragic sinking. Family Life He was married to Helen Reilly Barbour from 1908 until the sinking of the ship. Associated With He was portrayed byVictor Garberin the James Cameron directed reenactment film of the Titanic's doomed voyage. ...
Randy would eventually win six Grammys, as well as Emmys, Oscars, and other awards. He’s not in a rock band, but as of 2013, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. James Horner The soundtrack of “Titanic” was undoubtedly one of the best parts of the movie and...
“Titanic” The Heart of the Ocean sapphire featured in “Titanic” was a beautiful pendant that, in the movie, was said to have once belonged to Louis XVI and made into a heart shape following the French Revolution. While the fictitious Heart of the Sea was actually based upon the Hope ...
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