2. Lifeboat Drill Was Canceled on the Day of the Sinking
On April 14, 1912—the very day disaster struck—a scheduled lifeboat drill was mysteriously canceled. No official explanation was ever given, leaving historians to wonder what might have been different if the drill had gone ahead. Some experts believe this abrupt decision contributed to confusion and disorganization during the real evacuation later that night. Learn more from the History Channel
