This Week: The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan

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English - June 03, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - ★★★★★ - 486 ratings
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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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