TODAY IN TIME
Thursday June 25th, 2026
Happy 65th Birthday Timur Bekmambetov!
Timur Bekmambetov, Kazakh director, producer and screenwriter, was born on this day in 1961.
Co-wrote and directed the film Night Watch (2004)
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of 4 Against Z
episode 12: The False Jona
was first broadcast.
German children's television program show in which four children are appointed as "Wachter" (guardians) by their deceased aunt Hedda to prevent Zanrelot, the "Herrscher der Finsternis" - the lord of darkness (Udo Kier) from leaving the underworld and gaining control over Lubeck.
Happy 71st Birthday Michael McShane!
Michael McShane, American actor, singer, and improvisational comedian, was born on this day in 1955.
Traveled in the film The Spirit of '76 (1990), as Doom in the TV series Avenger Penguins (1993-94), the Doctor Who episode "The Angels Take Manhattan" (2012)
Patrick Macnee, British-American actor, died on this day in 2015 (and was born in 1922).
Traveled in the TV series The Twilight Zone episode "Judgment Night" (1959), The Avengers episode "Escape In Time" (1967), and the films A Christmas Carol (1951), Waxwork (1988), Waxwork 2: Lost In Time (1992), and Low Budget Time Machine (2003).
On this day in 2019,
season 2 of Dark
episode 5: Lost and Found
was first broadcast.
In 1987, Ulrich seizes an opportunity. The kids return to the cave with the time machine, and Jonas learns of a loophole that could change the future.
On this day in 1986,
The Greatest Adventure Stories From The Bible
was released.
Three young adventurers travel back in time to watch biblical events, and find themselves ensnared in the Battle of Jericho, with Ed Asner as Joshua.
On this day in 2005,
season 3 of Timeblazers
episode 12: Great Disasters
was first broadcast.
Sam and Jen take Alex back in time to find out all of the great disasters that happened over the years. Heidi Leigh co-stars as Jen.
F. Gwynplaine Macintyre, Scottish jjournalist, novelist, poet and illustrator, died on this day in 2010 (and was born in 1948).
Author of The Smedley Faversham Stories (1999-2004)
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Thunderstone
episode 20: The Serum
was first broadcast.
Noah (Jeffrey Walker) believes he is the only one who can save his people Ñ he must return. "But if I am the only survivor", asks Noah, "what happened to me?"
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Phil of the Future
episode 5: Tanner
was first broadcast.
Phil (Ricky Ullman) is sent back to second grade to improve his poor penmanship and runs into a bully who tries to expose his embarrassment.
Peyo, Belgian comics artist, was born on this day in 1950 (and sadly passed away in 1992.)
Creator of the Smurfs
On this day in 1977,
season of 2000 A.D.
episode 18: Flesh Book One (part 18 of 19)
was first broadcast.
Flesh is a recurring story in the weekly anthology comic 2000 AD created by writer Pat Mills.
Willard Van Orman Quine, American philosopher and logician in the analytic tradition., was born on this day in 1908 (and sadly passed away in 2000.)
Author of Quine's Paradox, which challenges truth values with the statement: "''Yields a falsehood when appended to its own quotation' yields a falsehood when appended to its own quotation."
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Mirai Sentai Timeranger
episode 19: The Moonlight Knight
was first broadcast.
In the 30th century, time travel becomes illegal after a time paradox crisis. The Time Protection Department (TPD) is established to watch for and stop time crimes. Narration by Yukitoshi Hori
On this day in 1951,
season 3 of Lights Out
episode 44: The Passage Beyond
was first broadcast.
The ghost of Lady Anne (Sherry Bennett) continues to walk down the stairs, knife in hand, and into the secret passage where she murdered her domineering husband.
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of Outlander
episode 12: The Hail Mary
was first broadcast.
As Jamie (Sam Heughan) puts all of his efforts into turning the Jacobite army away from the impending slaughter at Culloden Moor, Claire attempts to comfort the sick Alex Randall.
On this day in 1966,
season 3 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 42: The War Machines (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (William Hartnell) and Dodo return to London in the present day where the Doctor becomes concerned about WOTAN, a new super-computer installed in the Post Officer Tower.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Machete Girl, the Hacker Chronicles
episode 3: Part Three: The Time Jumper
was first broadcast.
Nanomites corp are exposed by a Time Jumper (Sara Elizabeth Joyce) who has seen the future and brings back tidings of doom.
Michael Jackson, American singer, songwriter and dancer, died on this day in 2009 (and was born in 1958).
Traveled in the film Moonwalker (1988)
Charles Sheffield, English mathematician, physicist and science-fiction author, was born on this day in 1935 (and sadly passed away in 2002.)
Wrote the short story "Trapalanda" (1987)
Happy 83rd Birthday Mike Vejar!
Mike Vejar, American television director, was born on this day in 1943.
Directed these TV series episodes: Fantasy Island "Elizabeth's Baby" (1981), Quantum Leap episode "The Color of Truth" (1989), Babylon 5 "War Without End (1996), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman "Twas The Night Before Mxymas" (1996) Star Trek: Voyager "Year Of Hell, Part 2" (1997) and Star Trek: Enterprise "Carpenter Street" (2003)
On this day in 1999,
Twice Upon A Yesterday
first opened in theaters.
A shambling, out-of-work actor (Douglas Henshall) desperate to win back the affections of his ex-girlfriend, unexpectedly stumbles upon a way to turn back the clock.
On this day in 2010,
16 Wishes
premiered.
A 16-year-old girl prepares a list of 16 wishes for eight years, hoping they will come true on her 16th birthday. A fairy comes to give her 16 candles that make the 16 wishes come true.
On this day in 1973,
season 1 of The Tomorrow People
episode 8: The Medusa Strain, Part Three
was first broadcast.
With Carol (Sammie Winmill) threatened, Peter is forced to reopen the passageway to the 20th century.
On this day in 1967,
Frau Venus und ihr Teufel
first opened in theaters.
Lady Venus intervenes and sends the young Hand Muller back to the Middle Ages - so he can learn the true meaning of love. Written and co-starring Manfred Krug.
On this day in 2005,
season 2 of Phil of the Future
episode 1: Versa Day
was first broadcast.
Lloyd forces Phil (Ricky Ullman) and Pim to switch bodies because of excessive arguments.
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of Outlander
episode 12: The Hail Mary
was first broadcast.
As Jamie (Sam Heughan) puts all of his efforts into turning the Jacobite army away from the impending slaughter at Culloden Moor, Claire attempts to comfort the sick Alex Randall.
Alice Playten, American actress and singer, died on this day in 2011 (and was born in 1947).
Traveled in 16 episodes of the TV series, The Lost Saucer (1975).
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of A.J.'s Time Travelers
episode 30: Queen Victoria
was first broadcast.
15 year old AJ (John Patrick White) likes to learn so he uses his time machine to enter into a world of fantasy. This time, he and his friends visit Queen Victoria.
On this day in 2005,
season 3 of Timeblazers
episode 13: Dark Ages
was first broadcast.
Alex has to write a mystery for the school paper. Mike Ackerman co-stars as Sam.
Michael Latimer, British television, stage and film actor, died on this day in 2011 (and was born in 1941).
Traveled in the film Prehistoric Women (1967)
On this day in 2006,
season 3 of The 4400
episode 3: Gone: Part 1
was first broadcast.
Tom and Diana must hunt down a kidnapper who targets 4400 children. Maia's sister, Sarah (Alice Krige) appears.

































