Based on a True Story

This Week: The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between June 3rd and June 9th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.


Events from This Week in History

  • Tuesday: The Longest Day | BOATS #134
  • Thursday: The Longest Day | BOATS #134
  • Thursday: Saving Private Ryan | BOATS #159


    • Birthdays from This Week in History

    • Nathan Hale in Turn: Washington's Spies | BOATS #139
    • Paul Gauguin in At Eternity's Gate | BOATS #193
    • Donald Duck in The Wise Little Hen


      • A Historical Movie Released This Week in History

      • A Sunday Horse


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