Based on a True Story

This Week: Tora! Tora! Tora!, Pearl Harbor, Wake Island

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were 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 movies that first premiered this week in history.


Events from This Week in History

  • Tora! Tora! Tora! | BOATS #82
  • Pearl Harbor | BOATS #212
  • Wake Island | BOATS #171
  • Radioactive | BOATS #234


    Birthdays from This Week in History

    • Crazy Horse
    • They Died with Their Boots On | BOATS #198
    • Mary, Queen of Scots | BOATS #138


      Movies Released This Week in History

      Lawrence of Arabia | BOATS #49


      Mentioned in This Episode

      • Marie Curie's speech


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