TODAY IN TIME
Tuesday April 28th, 2026
On this day in 1985,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 105: tantei robotto. kai sakana no nazo
was first broadcast.
A little pink genie from a computer helps two kids learn about important people and events from history by taking them to those times. Directed by Kazuyoshi Yokota.
Terry Pratchett, English author of fantasy novels, especially comical works, was born on this day in 1948 (and sadly passed away in 2015.)
Author of the novels, Johnny and the Bomb (1996), The Last Continent (1998), and Night Watch (2002), and episodes of the TV series The Wyrd Sisters (1997)
On this day in 2001,
season 2 of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
episode 3: The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
was first broadcast.
After falling out over a woman, young scientists Victor Hatherley and Michael Wooden are working on developing blood regenerators separately. Starring Jason Gray-Stanford as Sherlock Holmes.
On this day in 1945,
season 1 of Manhunt of Mystery Island
episode 7: The Death Trap
was first broadcast.
A young couple journeys to rescue the girl's father, who is being held prisoner by the evil Captain Mephisto (Roy Barcroft), a pirate from 200 years ago who uses his Transformation Machine to travel forward in time.
Donatas Banionis, Lithuanian actor, was born on this day in 1924 (and sadly passed away in 2014.)
Traveled in the film Begstvo mistera Mak-Kinli (1975)
On this day in 1996,
season 1 of Dexter's Laboratory
episode 1: Dee Deemensional
was first broadcast.
Dee Dee (Christine Cavanaugh) time-travels to save Dexter from a monster.
On this day in 2007,
season 6 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward
episode 20: Turtle X-Tinction
was first broadcast.
Serling and the Turtles are working on their surprise birthday party for Cody when all of a sudden the Turtle X suddenly starts going out of control. Featuring Sean Schemmel as Constable Biggles.
On this day in 2009,
A philosopher and mathematician presents fifty of the most engrossing, ingenious riddles ever devised. Written by Jeremy Stangroom.
On this day in 1975,
season 1 of Sky
episode 4: What Dread Hand
was first broadcast.
Finding Sky (Marc Harrison) unconscious, Arby, Jane and their friend Roy rush him to hospital, where his life is put in further danger by Goodchild.
On this day in 2017,
season 4 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 2: Return of the Guapos Part 3
was first broadcast.
Peabody (Chris Parnell) must stop the outlaws and return them to their times before they (literally) steal the Federal Reserve Bank while Sherman goes to a birthday party.
On this day in 2016,
season 1 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 13: Leviathan
was first broadcast.
Rip (Arthur Darvill) takes the team to London in the year 2166, three months before his family is killed.
On this day in 2013,
season 2 of Continuum
episode 2: Split Second
was first broadcast.
It's clear that there's a mole in the Vancouver PD. As Kiera (Rachel Nichols) and Carlos do their best to keep Travis in custody it seems a third group is out to get him as well.
On this day in 1998,
season 3 of Witness To Yesterday
episode 6: Tecumseh
was first broadcast.
Patrick Watson "interviews" great figures of world history about their accomplishments. This week, Tecumseh.
On this day in 2012,
Thermae Romae
first opened in theaters.
Shocked by the many inventive aspects of Japan's bathing culture, Lucius (Hiroshi Abe) returns to ancient Rome and garners tremendous attention when he implements these novel ideas.
Happy 45th Birthday Jessica Alba!
Jessica Alba, American actress. model, and businesswoman, was born on this day in 1981.
Traveled in the film Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D (2011)
Kurt Friedrich Godel, Austrian logician, mathematician, and philosopher, was born on this day in 1906 (and sadly passed away in 1978.)
Author of Godel's incompleteness theorems
On this day in 2004,
season 5 of Angel
episode 19: Time Bomb
was first broadcast.
Illyria loses control of her powers, causing her to travel randomly in time over a span of several days. Starring David Boreanaz as Angel.
On this day in 2004,
season 8 of South Park
episode 7: Goobacks
was first broadcast.
When people from a poverty-stricken future travel back in time to find work, South Park residents accuse them of taking their jobs. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Happy 66th Birthday Steve Blum!
Steve Blum, American voice actor of anime, animation and video games, was born on this day in 1960.
Traveled in the videos Josh Kirby, Time Warrior (1995-1996), Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013), and numerous animated TV series including Megas XLR (2004), Ben 10 (2006), Wolverine and the X-Men (2009), Transformers: Rescue Bots (2011 - ), and Mr Peabody and Sherman Show (2015 - ).
On this day in 2000,
Frequency
first opened in theaters.
An accidental cross-time radio link connects father (Dennis Quaid) and son across 30 years.
On this day in 2009,
season 1 of Magna Aura
episode 13: Der Aufbruch
was first broadcast.
Continuing adventures of four children sent 1,000 years into the past, and their adventures in the lost city of Magna Aura. Co-starring Gunter Scho§.
On this day in 1973,
season 10 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 18: Planet of the Daleks (Part 4 of 6)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and his friends escape from the Dalek base, prompting the Daleks to devise a plan to wipe them out.
On this day in 2007,
season 3 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 5: Evolution Of The Daleks (Part 2)
was first broadcast.
In 1930s New York, the Daleks' plan is in full force. Faced with the cyborgs' most evil and dangerous scheme yet, will the Doctor and Martha (Freema Agyeman) be able to defeat their greatest opponents?
Happy 65th Birthday Jamieson Price!
Jamieson Price, American actor, was born on this day in 1961.
Traveled in the video game Shadow Hearts: Covenant (2004)
On this day in 2020,
season 5 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 10: The Great British Fake Off
was first broadcast.
With Sara (Caity Lotz) recuperating from her latest battle, Charlie starts to notice something might not be right with her; Constantine and Zari find themselves trapped in a 1910 boarding house.
Josiah Willard Gibbs, American scientist, died on this day in 1903 (and was born in 1839).
Author of the Gibbs Paradox, dealing in statistical mechanics.
On this day in 1996,
Yesterday's Target
premiered.
Memory loss, separation and assassins threaten three time-travelers with special powers who are stuck in the past. Featuring Richard Herd.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Power Rangers Time Force
episode 13: The Quantum Quest
was first broadcast.
Ransick recognizes a metallic object as the Quantum Controller, and unleashes a mutant to get it for him. Starring Jason Faunt as the Time Force Red Ranger.
Happy 74th Birthday Mary McDonnell!
Mary McDonnell, American film, stage, and television actress, was born on this day in 1952.
Traveled in the TV movie For All Time (2000), and the film Donnie Darko (2001)


































