I have worked at the Hoover Public Library for 20 years.  And the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis has been super popular for the last half of my career here.  Ten years, people!  Tarshis recently released the 19th title --The Great Molasses Flood, 1919.  She also published a graphic novel adaptation of the first book in the series -- The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912.  The Bonus Borrows Collection from Hoopla features seven of the audiobooks.  Take a listen then use these stories to begin researching the events they fictionalize.  The official website has tons of bonus content to help you get started.