Today in history
Speak any day from the last century…
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Today in history
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Pick any day from the last 100 years and watch a 30-second film made from real photos, newspapers and footage of that day.
June 6, 1944,
the moon landing, or
my birthday in 1955.
another onefor a new film of the same day, or
go back. Tap the buttons if you prefer.
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Pick any birthday or anniversary, yours or someone you love, and we will take you to that exact day.
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