Based on a True Story

This Week: The Battle of Britain, Hamilton, One Nation, One King

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between July 8th and July 14th 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

  • Wednesday: The Battle of Britain
  • Thursday: Hamilton
  • Sunday: One Nation, One King


    • Birthdays from This Week in History

    • Wednesday: Nikola Tesla in Tesla | BOATS #201
    • Thursday: Robert the Bruce in Braveheart | BOATS #45
    • Sunday: Woody Guthrie in Bound for Glory


      • A Historical Movie Released This Week in History

      • Tuesday: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | BOATS #216


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