TODAY IN TIME
Wednesday June 17th, 2026
Maurits Cornelis Escher, Dutch graphic artist, was born on this day in 1898 (and sadly passed away in 1968.)
Known for his often mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. These feature impossible constructions, explorations of infinity, architecture, and tessellations.
On this day in 2006,
season 2 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 10: Love & Monsters
was first broadcast.
A run in with the Doctor (David Tennant) at a young age leads Elton to a group who's studying him, they become friends and have a laugh until Victor Kennedy arrives.
On this day in 1972,
season 9 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 25: The Time Monster (Part 5 of 6)
was first broadcast.
Both TARDISes reach Atlantis, where the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) befriends King Dalios while the Master enlists the help of Queen Galleia.
On this day in 2018,
season 4 of 12 Monkeys
episode 3: 45 RPM
was first broadcast.
Cassie travels back in time to confront a younger Olivia; Cole helps Jennifer find the meaning behind her final Primary vision.
Happy 44th Birthday Jodie Whittaker!
Jodie Whittaker, British actress, was born on this day in 1982.
Traveled in the film A Thousand Kisses Deep (2011), and as the 13th Doctor in the TV series Doctor Who (2018 - )
William Lucking, American film, television, and stage actor, was born on this day in 1941 (and sadly passed away in 2021.)
Traveled in the TV series Voyagers! episode "Cleo and the Babe" (1982), and the TV series Outlaws (1986-87)
On this day in 2013,
season 5 of Adventure Time
episode 24: Another Five More Short Graybles (Acceptance 1,2,3)
was first broadcast.
Finn and Jake (John DiMaggio) try building a time machine.
Happy 79th Birthday George S. Clinton!
George S. Clinton, American composer, songwriter, arranger, and session musician, was born on this day in 1947.
Composed the scores for the films in the Austin Powers Trilogy (1997,1999,2002) and Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
On this day in 2007,
season 4 of The 4400
episode 1: The Wrath of Graham
was first broadcast.
A high school kid named Graham develops an ability which makes people worship him to the point of sacrificing their lives for him. Featuring Jeffrey Combs as Kevin.
On this day in 2007,
American Misfits
premiered.
Laban and Ted (Ted Newsome) travel to a future filled with hostile takeovers and karate battles.
On this day in 1967,
season 4 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 41: The Evil Of The Daleks (Part 5 of 7)
was first broadcast.
With the experiment at an end, the Doctor begins to suspect the key to rescuing Jamie, Victoria (Deborah Watling) and Kemel from the Daleks lies with Terrall.
On this day in 1981,
season 1 of Into the Labyrinth
episode 6: Revolution
was first broadcast.
Arriving beneath Paris during the French revolution, Rothgo is under the spell of Belor who seeks to prevent him from helping the children. Finally reaching Rothgo, he is arrested to be executed just as Belor (Pamela Salem) hurls the Nidas through time.
On this day in 2017,
season 10 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 10: The Eaters of Light
was first broadcast.
A long time ago, the Roman legion of the ninth vanished into the mists of Scotland. Bill (Pearl Mackie) has a theory about what happened, and the Doctor has a time machine.
Happy 51st Birthday Joshua Leonard!
Joshua Leonard, American actor, writer and director, was born on this day in 1975.
Traveled in the TV series The Outer Limits episode "Gettysburg" (2000)
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Flint: The Time Detective
episode 38: The Rescue Japanese Title: Showdown In The Land of Time
was first broadcast.
Right after Flint (R. Martin Klein) and the others have been captured and imprisoned by the Dark Lord, its up to Dr. Goodman, Sara, and Tony to rescue them.
Happy 62nd Birthday Erin Murphy!
Erin Murphy, American actress, was born on this day in 1964.
Traveled as Tabitha in multiple episodes of the TV series Bewitched (1964-1972)
On this day in 1973,
season 1 of Doraemon (1973)
episode 12: Red Bat of Major League / To Compete with Man's Power
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.
Earl Hammond, American theater, radio, film and television actor, and voice actor, was born on this day in 1921 (and sadly passed away in 2002.)
Traveled in the films Twelve Months (1980) and Gandahar (1989), and multiple episodes of the TV series Thundercats (1985-1989), and Silverhawks (1986)
On this day in 1950,
season 1 of Buck Rogers
episode 10: Episode 10
was first broadcast.
Buck Rogers (Robert Pastene) finds himself in the year 2430. Based in a secret lab in a cave behind Niagara Falls (the city of Niagara was now the capital of the world), Buck battles intergalactic troublemakers.
On this day in 2006,
season 2 of 4 Against Z
episode 6: In The Time Warp
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.
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 62: moe rutte nanda? karyoku
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 44th Birthday Arthur Darvill!
Arthur Darvill, English actor and musician, was born on this day in 1982.
Traveled as companion Rory Williams in 27 episodes of the TV series Doctor Who (2010-12), and as Rip Hunter in the TV series Legends of Tomorrow (2016 - ).
Louise Fazenda, American film actress, was born on this day in 1895 (and sadly passed away in 1962.)
Starred in the film short Blondes Prefer Bonds (1931)
On this day in 1988,
Waxwork
first opened in theaters.
A wax museum owner uses his horror exhibits to unleash evil on the world. Featuring David Warner.



























