TODAY IN TIME
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Abenteuer 1927 - Sommerfrische
episode 8: Nacht der Entscheidungen (Night of Decisions)
was first broadcast.
A young woman (Susanne Vogel) time-travels to a plush manor in Germany 1927, where she entertains her summer guests; Fellow time-travelers work tirelessly as housemaids and servants.
On this day in 1964,
season 1 of The Peter Potamus Show
episode 6: Monotony On The Bounty
was first broadcast.
Peter Potamus (a purple hippopotamus), and his traveling companion So-So (Don Messick), (a monkey), fly back and forth through time in a balloon participating in historic events.
On this day in 2009,
season of xkcd A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.
episode 652: Come With Me If You Want...
was first broadcast.
Another time travel adventure in xkcd, created by Randall Munroe.
On this day in 1955,
Casper The Friendly Ghost
first opened in theaters.
Through the use of a Time Machine, Casper the Friendly Ghost (Alan Shay) gets transported back in time, visiting the stone-age, Robert Fulton, Paul Revere, and George Washington.
Michael Dolan, Irish actor, died on this day in 1954 (and was born in 1884).
Traveled as the Spirit of Christmas Past in the film A Christmas Carol (1951)
Carrie Fisher, American actress, writer, producer, and humorist, was born on this day in 1956 (and sadly passed away in 2016.)
Traveled in the films Time Guardian (1987) and Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), the TV series The New Show episode "Time Truck" (1984) and Family Guy episode "The Courtship of Stewie's Father (2005), and the TV movie It's Christmas, Carol (2012)
On this day in 1989,
Now and Then Here and There
premiered.
Lala-Ru is captured by Abelia's men, but her magical pendant escapes with Shu at the last moment.
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 80: und kai wo ie de miru h h ?
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.
Happy 38th Birthday Mark Rendall!
Mark Rendall, Canadian actor, was born on this day in 1988.
Traveled as Arthur in the TV series Arthur episode "D.W.'s Time Trouble", and as Joe in 26 episodes of the TV series Time Warp Trio (2005-2006).
On this day in 2002,
season 3 of Andromeda
episode 5: The Lone And Level Sands
was first broadcast.
While being chased by Ogami, the Maru is saved by a large ship that is primarily a giant engine. Starring Kevin Sorbo as Dylan Hunt.
On this day in 1983,
The Dead Zone
first opened in theaters.
A man (Christopher Walken) awakens from a coma to discover he has a psychic detective ability.
Happy 44th Birthday Matt Dallas!
Matt Dallas, American actor, was born on this day in 1982.
Traveled as Jake in the TV series Anne & Jake (2015)
On this day in 2006,
Metro ni notte
first opened in theaters.
When Shinji Hasebe (Shin'ichi Tsutsumi) gets off a subway, he finds himself in 1964 on the day of his brother's death.
On this day in 2005,
season 2 of Phil of the Future
episode 12: Pim-cipal
was first broadcast.
Pim abuses her day of being a principal. Starring Ricky Ullman as Phil
On this day in 2018,
season 11 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 3: Rosa
was first broadcast.
Montgomery, Alabama, 1955. The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and her friends encounter a seamstress by the name of Rosa Parks, and begin to wonder whether someone is attempting to change history.
On this day in 1967,
season 5 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 8: The Abominable Snowmen (Part 4 of 6)
was first broadcast.
The Yeti escapes from the monastery while the Doctor and Jamie (Frazer Hines) endure a perilous journey back across the mountains.
On this day in 1988,
This Is America, Charlie Brown
premiered.
The Peanuts gang visits important events in United States history. Created by Charles Schulz
Manfred Krug, German actor, singer, and author, died on this day in 2016 (and was born in 1937).
Traveled and co-wrote the film Frau Venus und ihr Teufel (1967)
On this day in 2006,
season 6 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward
episode 7: Night of Sh'OkanaboÊ
was first broadcast.
When Mikey (Vinnie Penna) finds out that Cody has never seen a horror flick, our boisterous movie aficionado drags Cody and his three brothers downtown for a little horror movie festival viewing.
On this day in 2005,
Stay
first opened in theaters.
The attempts of a psychiatrist (Ewan McGregor) to prevent one of his patients from committing suicide while trying to maintain his own grip on reality.
On this day in 2011,
Shuffle
first opened in theaters.
Shuffle is the tale of a man who begins experiencing his life out of order; every day he wakes up at a different age, on a different day of his life, never knowing where or when he's going to be once he falls asleep.
On this day in 1978,
season 1 of Jason of Star Command
episode 7: Marooned in Time
was first broadcast.
Jason, Nicole and Dr. Parsafoot are captured by Captain Kidd, who explains that they have landed on a planet trapped in time by Dragos (Sid Haig).
On this day in 1966,
The Star Wagon
premiered.
Inventor Stephen Minch (Orson Bean) is happy enough with his life, despite the fact that his wife Martha resents his lack of drive. Stephen decides to use his newest invention, a time machine, to make amends.
On this day in 1986,
season 1 of Centurions
episode 27: Counterclock Crisis
was first broadcast.
Jake got hit accidentally by a sonic ray in front of Max, Ace and Crystal. That enabled him to see the future which was Skyvault, taken over by Dr. Terror and Amber. Co-written by Gerry Conway.
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of This Is America, Charlie Brown
episode 1: The Mayflower Voyagers
was first broadcast.
The Peanuts gang voyages to the new world, learns about disease, building, grows corn with Squanto, and attends the first Thanksgiving. Created by Charles Schulz
On this day in 1994,
season 1 of DNA_: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu
episode 3: Matsuri no yoru ni Ami
was first broadcast.
A female time traveler (Mina Tominaga) must work with a teenage boy who is in danger of becoming a future menace because of her interference.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Generator Gawl
episode 3: Curiosity
was first broadcast.
Noticing that the school is full of cameras, Koji, Ryo, and Gawl hold meetings in the men's room to strategize on how to break into the computer room. Directed by Seiji Mizushima.
On this day in 1979,
season 1 of Sport Billy
episode 6: Teamwork
was first broadcast.
Sport Billy (Lane Scheimer), with the help of his friends Lilly and Willy, and a spaceship that is also a time machine, travels wherever and whenever he is needed to stop the evil witch Vanda.
On this day in 1994,
season 2 of Avenger Penguins
episode 6: The Jewel In The Crown
was first broadcast.
Rocky (Rob Rackstraw), Slime and Dolores Devine travel (by accident) to an ancient temple.
On this day in 2013,
season 6 of Castle
episode 5: Time Will Tell
was first broadcast.
A grisly murder investigation leads Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett to a suspect who claims he's traveled back in time to stop terrible events from unfolding.
On this day in 1978,
season 1 of Fantastic Four
episode 8: The Fantastic Four Meet Doctor Doom
was first broadcast.
Doctor Doom (John Stephenson), the armored monarch of a land called Latveria, sends the Fantastic Four back to the time of Blackbeard, demanding that they steal the infamous pirate's treasure.
On this day in 1978,
season 16 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 8: The Key To Time: The Pirate Planet (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Tom Baker) reveals the truth about the real power on Zanak and must try and stop the Captain and Xanxia before Earth becomes their next victim.
On this day in 1989,
season 9 of The Smurfs
episode 13: The Clumsy Genie/Scary Smurfs
was first broadcast.
Clumsy trades places with a genie in Baghdad, and now he has to cure the Sultan's cold or else! / The Smurfs get turned into monsters after nibbling on a gingerbread house in Germany. Created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford)
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of The 1900 House
episode 6: Upstairs Downstairs
was first broadcast.
A newcomer arrives at the house as Elizabeth, their new 'maid of all work', starts domestic service. Daru Cooke is the historical consultant.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of Time Tunnel
episode 7: Revenge of the Gods
was first broadcast.
Doug (Robert Colbert) and Tony are transported to 1200 BC in the middle of the war between Greeks and Trojans.
Jacques Babinet, French physicist, mathematician, and astronome, died on this day in 1872 (and was born in 1794).
Author of Babinet's principle, which states: The diffraction pattern from an opaque body is identical to that from a hole of the same size and shape
On this day in 2015,
Snatched To The Future
first opened in theaters.
Great Scott! It's Cctober 21th 2015 and they are back from the future. Or the past future at least.
Ursula K. Le Guin, American fantasy and science fiction author, was born on this day in 1929 (and sadly passed away in 2018.)
Wrote the short story "Another Story of a Fisherman of the Inland
On this day in 2000,
season 4 of Men In Black: The Series
episode 5: The Future's So Bright Syndrome
was first broadcast.
During pursuit of a large criminal Worm, Jay gets sent to the future and finds that the Worms rule all of Earth. Featuring David Warner as Alpha.
Martin Gardner, American popular mathematics and science writer, was born on this day in 1914 (and sadly passed away in 2010.)
Author of the short stories Martin Gardner's SF Puzzles (1977) and the Backward Banana (1980)
On this day in 1960,
season 1 of Popeye the Sailor
episode 113: Camel Aires
was first broadcast.
A newspaper reads, "Rare Stone Discovered in Egypt, Reward Offered by Museum If It Can Be Returned." Popeye (Jack Mercer) goes to the Professor, whose time machine sends him to Egypt.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Seven Days
episode 4: Come Again?
was first broadcast.
Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) finds himself stuck in a time loop involving Olga and a mission to save a cold fusion expert from being killed.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Zipang
episode 3: Drifters
was first broadcast.
Despite the Captain's initial reservations the Mirai rescues an Imperial Japanese Navy officer, Lt. Commander Kusaka, from a sinking seaplane. Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi
On this day in 2017,
season 2 of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
episode 2: Fans of Wet Circles
was first broadcast.
Dirk, Todd (Elijah Wood) and Farah are back together and investigating a new case. They discover a body that is linked to a cold case.
On this day in 2015,
Back To The 2015 Future
first opened in theaters.
Marty McFly meets his son Devin McFly, who helps fix the Time Machine. He finds himself out of time. Featuring Claudia Wells as Jennifer Parker.
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of Mirror, Mirror
episode 7: Episode 1.7
was first broadcast.
By pretending to collect Sir Ivor's dirty washing, Jo (Petra Yared) is able to sneak into the house. She finds Nicholas, who refuses to leave without his ring.
On this day in 2016,
season 3 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 1: The Wrath of Hughes
was first broadcast.
Peabody and Sherman confront bizarro versions of themselves after entering an alternate reality that's ruled by a cyborg Mrs. Hughes. Featuring Gary Busey as Alternate Universe Peabody.
On this day in 1989,
season 9 of The Smurfs
episode 14: Sky High Surprise
was first broadcast.
The time crystals are stolen from the Smurfs by a band of baby bandits. After trading places with a genie in Baghdad, Clumsy must cure the Sultan's cold or it will be his head! Created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford)

















































