TODAY IN TIME
Wednesday September 2nd, 2026
Roy Castle, English dancer, singer, comedian and actor, died on this day in 1994 (and was born in 1932).
Traveled as Ian in the film Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965).
Bill Melendez, Mexican American character animator, film director, voice artist and producer, died on this day in 2008 (and was born in 1916).
Co-wrote, voiced Snoopy, and animated episodes of the TV series, "This Is America, Charlie Brown", where the Peanuts gang traveled to major points in U.S. history.
On this day in 1973,
Rip Van Winckle
premiered.
Rip (Bob Van der Veken) wanders off one day into the mountains, passes out under a tree, and he wakes up to find that 20 years have passed and the world has changed.
Happy 62nd Birthday Keanu Reeves!
Keanu Reeves, Canadian actor, producer, director and musician, was born on this day in 1964.
Traveled as Ted 'Theodore' Logan in the films Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), and Bill and Ted Face The Music (2020), voiced the first season of the animated TV series Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990), and also traveled in the films Devil's Advocate (1997), Constantine (2005), and The Lake House (2006).
Happy 41st Birthday Yani Gellman!
Yani Gellman, Canadian film and television actor, was born on this day in 1985.
Traveled in the film Jason X (2001), and in the TV series Mentors episode "Cursed" (2004)
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Arga: La prophetie
episode 1: Prince Argai
was first broadcast.
Angel, the fiance of Prince Arga, is under the spell of the Dark Queen (Marie-Christine Adam), who, to remain immortal, steals the youth of young women and keeps them asleep for the rest of their lives. Arga must travel through time to save his fiancee.
Paul Reinman, American comic book artist, was born on this day in 1910 (and sadly passed away in 1988.)
Illustrated the time travel stories "I Went Through The Veil" in World of Fantasy # 10 (1956) and "The GIants!" in Journey Into Unknown Worlds #36 (1955),
On this day in 1973,
season 1 of Doraemon (1973)
episode 22: I Have One Vote of Betrayal / Manga Artist Training
was first broadcast.
The continuing adventures of Doraemon, a robotic cat from the 22nd century who arrive to helps the Nobi family in the 20th century. Created by Fujiko Fujio.
On this day in 2011,
Man From The Future
first opened in theaters.
Zero (Wagner Moura) is a brilliant, but unfortunate scientist, who was publicly humiliated 20 years ago. One day, an accidental experience with one of his inventions makes him travel in time to the past. After the chance to change his story, Zero returns to a totally changed world.
On this day in 1978,
season 16 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 1: The Key To Time: The Ribos Operation (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
With the Key to Time, The White Guardian will restore balance to the universe. Joined by a young time lady named Romana, The Doctor (Tom Baker) and K-9 Mark 2 begin their quest and arrive at their first destination,
On this day in 2011,
season 1 of SketchWork TV
episode 5: Terminated
was first broadcast.
Two circus workers are suddenly plunged into a world where they are hunted by a mechanical being from the future. Written and directed by Justin Heasman.
Chuck McCann, American stage, film, television, and voice actor and television personality, was born on this day in 1934 (and sadly passed away in 2018.)
Traveled in the TV series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1986) DuckTales (1988), Ring Raiders (1989), Where's Waldo (1991) and The Fantastic Four (1994)
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 73: uch karano messeji!?
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.
Ronnie Stevens, English revue artist and character actor, was born on this day in 1925 (and sadly passed away in 2006.)
Traveled in the TV series Planet Patrol episode "Time Stands Still" (1963), Goodnight Sweetheart episodes "Would You Like To Swing On A Star" (1995), "Nice Work If You Can Get It" (1995), and "Turned Out Nice Again" (1996), and the Bernard's Watch episode "Time For Everything" (1997)
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of The Brak Show
episode 3: Time Machine
was first broadcast.
Brak (Andy Merrill) and Zorak can't go to the "Salute To Crabs" special event because they didn't do their homework, so they go back in time and convince their past selves to do the homework so as not to be faced with doing it later.
Happy 55th Birthday Fumie Hosokawa!
Fumie Hosokawa, Japanese actress, singer and model, was born on this day in 1971.
Traveled in the TV series Bakumatsu Kokosei (Time Trip App) (1994)
Happy 52nd Birthday Taichi Kokubun!
Taichi Kokubun, Japanese keyboardist and actor, was born on this day in 1974.
Traveled in the TV series Tokio: Chichi e no yuigon (Message Across Time)
On this day in 1967,
season 5 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 1: The Tomb Of The Cybermen (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor, Jamie and Victoria (Deborah Watling) arrive on Telos, where an archaeological group are exploring the Tomb of the Cybermen. But are the Cybermen as dormant as they believe?
On this day in 2005,
A Sound of Thunder
first opened in theaters.
When a hunter sent back to the prehistoric era runs off the path he must not leave, he causes a chain reaction that alters history in disastrous ways. Directed by Peter Hyams.
On this day in 1911,
"Accessory Before The Fact"
was released.
An English man on a walking holiday experiences a short time in another man's future and struggles with the ethics of whether and how to deliver a warning to that other man. Written by Algernon Blackwood.
On this day in 2001,
season 2 of Mentors
episode 3: The Truth Is In Here
was first broadcast.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (William B. Davis) helps change Oliver's mind.
On this day in 2014,
Time Spiral
premiered.
Natsuki Aizawa (Meisa Kuroki) meets newly appointed professor Shuya, a time traveler who travels between the future and the past.
Frederik Pohl, American science fiction writer, editor and fan, died on this day in 2013 (and was born in 1919).
Author of the time travel stories "Trouble In Time" (1940, "The Tunnel Under The World" (1954) and "Target One" (1955)
Happy 41st Birthday Allison Miller!
Allison Miller, American actress, was born on this day in 1985.
Traveled in 13 episodes of the TV series Terra Nova (2011).
Happy 88th Birthday Vicki Trickett!
Vicki Trickett, American actress, was born on this day in 1938.
Traveled as Diane Quigley in the film The Three Stooges Meet Hercules (1963)





























