James Doohan, 100 -- March 3, 2019

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James Doohan, World War II veteran who was wounded at D-Day, played engineer Scotty on Star Trek, the original series and in many movies. Scotty knew everything about his ship and was able to come up with many successful improvisations and work-arounds.  He reminded me of my dad.

James Doohan was born 100 years ago today, on 03-March-1920.

The Longest Day -- June 6, 2019

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75 years ago today, Operation Overlord began with the invasion of France by the Allies on D-Day.  This was a major step towards the end of the war.  The Longest Day, made in 1962, starred most of the actors in Hollywood and Europe.  Many of the actors had served in the war, and some were present at D-Day.

It is a long movie, but it was done well.  I watch it when it turns up on television.