On April 14th, 1912, one of the most famous maritime disasters in history occurred when the RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner, struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. Among the passengers on board were several notable celebrities and famous individuals of the time.
One of the most well-known passengers was John Jacob Astor IV, an American businessman, real estate developer, and investor. He was one of the wealthiest people in the world at the time and was traveling with his pregnant wife, Madeleine, on the Titanic's maiden voyage. Astor did not survive the sinking, but his wife was able to escape on a lifeboat.
Another famous passenger was Benjamin Guggenheim, an American businessman and member of the wealthy Guggenheim family. He was traveling with his mistress, valet, and chauffeur. When the ship began to sink, Guggenheim and his valet reportedly changed into their evening wear, saying, "We've dressed up in our best and are prepared to go down like gentlemen." They both perished in the disaster.
Other notable passengers included Isidor Straus, a co-owner of Macy's department store, and his wife Ida; millionaire George Widener and his wife Eleanor; and silent film actress Dorothy Gibson, who survived the sinking and later starred in a film about the disaster.
The sinking of the Titanic and the loss of life among its famous passengers shocked the world and remains a tragic event in history. The disaster has been the subject of countless books, films, and documentaries, ensuring that the stories of those who were on board will never be forgotten.
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