705 survivors of the Titanic arrived in New York City on board the Cunard Liner Carpathia.
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A devastating earthquake in San Francisco destroyed over 80% of the city.
The Royal Academy of History (Real Academia de la Historia) was founded in Madrid by King Philip V of Spain.
NBA hired the first African American coach Bill Russell for the Boston Celtics.
John Lennon sang 'Stand by Me' at his last ever solo live performance.
Genius Albert Einstein died due to heart failure at age 76.
