A Brief History On April 30, 2021, we eagerly jumped on the release of the new Tom Clancy fiction based action movie, Without Remorse, a tale of special operations (Navy SEALs, CIA), betrayal, intrigue, and most of all, lots of action! Digging Deeper Based on the 1993 Tom Clancy novel, Without Remorse, we find our hero, John Kelly, played by Michael B. Jordan, involved in a covert combat operation in Syria. The SEAL team led by Senior Chief Petty Officer Kelly finds Russian military operatives involved where only terrorist ISIS fighters were expected. Months later, SEALS involved in that particular…
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A Brief History On May 3, 1952, the Kentucky Derby, probably the most famous and prestigious horse racing event in the United States, was first broadcast on television. Today, we take a look at when significant events first made their television debut. As always, feel free to nominate an event or events you believe belong on this list. Digging Deeper First Sporting Event, 1936 For this particular historic first, it is fitting that the Olympics takes the honors of being first. In this case, we refer to the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany. Since there were no privately…
A Brief History On Thursday, April 29, 2021, Amazon Studios will have a virtual screening of Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse at 7:00PM. For a chance to receive one of a limited number of virtual screening codes, please send an email to admin@historyandheadlines.com with the subject of “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse movie pass” as well as a screenshot included with your email showing that you are subscribed to our YouTube channel. The five recipients of the codes will be determined in the order emails for this opportunity are received and if the above instructions were followed correctly. The five recipients of the codes will…
A Brief History On April 9, 2021, American science fiction film Voyagers is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate. I have five pairs of Atom Tickets to give away. For a chance to receive one pair of passes, by Monday, April 5, 2021 at midnight, please send an email to admin@historyandheadlines.com with the subject of “Voyagers movie pass” as well as a screenshot included with your email showing that you are subscribed to our YouTube channel. The five recipients of the passes will be determined in the order emails for this opportunity are received and if the…
A Brief History On March 22, 1978, Karl Wallenda of the famous “Flying Wallendas” family of risk takers and circus performers, tragically died during a daring high wire stunt, falling to his death from a high wire strung between 2 hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Digging Deeper Born into a circus family in Germany in 1905, Karl founded the troupe that became “The Great Wallendas,” a name that was changed in the 1940’s when the popular press kept referring to the family by the “Flying Wallendas” tag. The original crew included Karl, his future wife, his brother Herman, and…