Creepy Photos Reveal The Moments Right Before Tragic Historic Events

U.S.S Maine Explosion

With 260 crew members killed in the act, likely caused by a mine, this was a truly tragic day.

In the event that brought on the Spanish-American war, the U.S.S. Maine, the American battleship, is seen here totally destroyed. The ship was destroyed in Havana Harbor on February 15th, 1898.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.