History in My Lifetime, episode 11: Newsmaker Events

This history series that chronicles the major historical events within living memory is arranged by topic. So it was inevitable that there would be a variety of historical events that don't fit neatly into one of the categories. Ergo, this lecture is simply titled "Newsmaker Events," and it is a smorgasbord of newsmaker events in living memory. This episode discusses mass shootings, celebrity deaths, high-profile trials, famous rescues, celebrity weddings, various science-based news, concerts, and even boats. Yes, boats.