Based on a True Story

This Week: Amelia, All the President's Men, Lizzie

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between June 17th and June 23rd as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies, along with a recommendation for a movie that was released this week in history.


Events from This Week in History

  • Monday: Amelia
  • Monday: All the President's Men | BOATS #122
  • Thursday: Lizzie
  • Saturday: The Hobbit | BOATS LoTR Series


    • Birthdays from This Week in History

    • Wednesday: Lou Gehrig | The Pride of the Yankees
    • Saturday: John Dillinger | Public Enemies
    • Sunday: Alan Turing | The Imitation Game | BOATS #147


      • A Historical Movie Released This Week in History

      • Surrounded


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