In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between April 29th and May 5th 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

• The Pride of the Yankees
• Gods and Generals
• The Right Stuff | BOATS #75
• Alan Shepard's photo from space

Birthdays from This Week in History

• Hirohito in Midway (2019) | BOATS #158
• Calamity Jane in Deadwood: The Movie
• James Brown in Get On Up

Movies Released This Week in History

• Ed Gein

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