Learn about Russian annual traditions, festivals, and holidays include Maslenitsa, Easter, Christmas, and other customary events and observances. Learn about Russian annual traditions, festivals, and holidays include Maslenitsa, Easter, Christmas, and other customary events and observances.
On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage, traveling from Southampton, England, to New York City. Nicknamed the âMillionaireâs Special,â the ship was fittingly captained by Edward J. Smith, who was known as the âMillionaireâs Captainâ because of his popularity with wealthy passengers.
The Titanic was a large (the largest of its kind at the time)  luxury ocean liner that many at the time thought to be  unsinkable. The ship struck an iceberg on the night â¦of April 14,  1912. It broke in two and sunk to the bottom of the ocean, where it  remains today. 1,514 people died in the sinking.