Based on a True Story

This Week: Eight Men Out, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, The Right Stuff

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Eight Men Out, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, and The Right Stuff.

Events from This Week in History

  • Eight Men Out | BOATS episode #132, Infamous America Season 2
  • 1492: Conquest of Paradise | BOATS episode #186
  • The Right Stuff | BOATS episode #75


    Birthdays from This Week in History

    • Red Tails
    • The First Lady
    • Becoming Elizabeth


      • Movies Released This Week in History

      • The Great Dictator
      • Giant


        • Mentioned in this episode

        • Chuck Yeager's autobiography


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