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Today in History – January 12

2004 – The world’s largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage.

Queen Mary 2
RMS Queen Mary 2

2010 – The 2010 Haiti earthquake occurs killing at least 230,000 and destroying the majority of the capital Port-au-Prince.

2010 Haiti earthquake epicenter
2010 Haiti Earthquake Recovery Aid Supplies Staging Area