William Alden Smith
William Alden Smith was born on May 12, 1859. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About William Alden Smith
William Alden Smith (May 12, 1859 – October 11, 1932) was a U.S. representative and U.S. senator from the state of Michigan. After the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, Smith chaired the Senate hearings into the disaster. His report led to major reforms in maritime safety.