Headline: U.S.S. Maine Explodes in Havana Harbor

Details of the U.S.S. Maine Explosion:

The U.S.S. Maine: The U.S.S. Maine was a battleship that was sent to Havana Harbor during the Cuban War of Independence to protect American interests.

The Explosion: The exact cause of the explosion that sank the U.S.S. Maine remains unknown, but it was believed to have been a result of a naval mine. The explosion killed 266 crew members onboard.

Consequences: The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine heightened tensions between the United States and Spain, ultimately leading to the Spanish-American War.