TODAY IN TIME
Monday August 10th, 2026
On this day in 1981,
season 2 of Into the Labyrinth
episode 2: Treason
was first broadcast.
When Rothgo (Ron Moody) and the children tried to stop Belor from completing the Albido, the Nidas was inadvertently split into five pieces and scattered across time and space. Phil, Terry and Helen arrive in the vaults beneath Westminster Abbey in London, on 4th November 1605.
On this day in 2001,
Samurai Jack
premiered.
A samurai sent through time fights to return home and save the world. Created by Genndy Tartakovsky.
On this day in 1968,
season 6 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 1: The Dominators (Part 1 of 5)
was first broadcast.
The TARDIS arrives on the planet Dulkis where the Doctor, Zoe (Wendy Padbury) and Jamie decide to have a quiet holiday -- only to find the Evil Dominators and their robotic slaves.
On this day in 1960,
Dinosaurus!
first opened in theaters.
After undersea explosions near a Caribbean island, prehistoric creatures are unleashed on the unsuspecting population. Freed from his watery tomb, as well, is a very friendly Neanderthal man who proceeds to befriend a local orphan boy. The boy, Neanderthal and irritated dinosaur make for an interesting dramatic climax.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Samurai Jack
episode 1: Episode I - The Beginning
was first broadcast.
When the ancient evil Aku returns to terrorize Japan, the emperor's young son is send to distant lands to train in the ways of the warrior. Created by Genndy Tartakovsky.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Samurai Jack
episode 3: Episode III - The First Fight
was first broadcast.
Aku's destroyer beetle drones are closing in on Samurai Jack and the pack of archaeologist dogs. Featuring Rob Paulsen as Rothchild.
On this day in 2006,
The Butterfly Effect 2
first opened in theaters.
A brain tumor allows a person (Eric Lively) to change the past by reflecting at relevant pictures.
Ray Corrigan, American actor, died on this day in 1976 (and was born in 1902).
Traveled in the film Tumbledown Ranch in Arizona (1941)
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Samurai Jack
episode 2: Episode II - The Samurai Called Jack
was first broadcast.
Aku (Mako) has transported his mortal samurai enemy into the far future in which Aku rules all. Now the warrior has to find a way back.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Primeval: New World
episode 13: The Sound of Thunder - Pt. 2
was first broadcast.
Connor Temple returns, and Evan faces his moment of truth against the Albertosaurus that killed his wife.
On this day in 2009,
season 1 of The Channel X News Team & the Battle for the Future
episode 6: Armaggedapendence Day
was first broadcast.
It's up to Galanti to confront his future self and save the world from being destroyed by the microwave time machine. Written by Shane Bissett.
On this day in 2003,
season 1 of Timeblazers
episode 6: The Good, The Bad and the Bread
was first broadcast.
Shakira goes back in time to find out about the good people and the bad people. Heidi Leigh co-stars as Jen.
On this day in 2003,
season 1 of Banzai
episode 5: Segment: Backwards Chinese Detective
was first broadcast.
Two old rock punkers have been caught smoking in Banzai (Masashi Fujimoto)'s non-smoking studio. The man for the case is the Backwards Chinese Detective. He has the power to reverse time in order to find the culprit to a crime.
On this day in 2014,
season 1 of Blue Exorcist
episode 25: Time, Stop Toki yo Tomare
was first broadcast.
Satan transforms himself into a gigantic Gehenna Gate, and attempts to absorb all of Assiah. Rin and Yukio attack the gate with the help of Shura and Angel. Directed by Tensai Okamura.
Happy 61st Birthday Claudia Christian!
Claudia Christian, American actress, writer, singer, musician and director, was born on this day in 1965.
Traveled in the TV series Outlaws episode "Madril" (1987), the Quantum Leap episode "Play It Again, Seymour" (1989), as Cmdr Ivanova in the TV series Babylon 5 (1994,96), the film Lancelot: Guardian of Time (1997), and Captain Blowhard in the TV series Starhyke (2009)
On this day in 2011,
season 1 of Steins;Gate
episode 19: Endless Apoptosis
was first broadcast.
Okabe (Mamoru Miyano) must make a time leap in order to save Moeka from herself.
Happy 72nd Birthday Rick Overton!
Rick Overton, American screenwriter, actor, and comedian, was born on this day in 1954.
Traveled in the film Groundhog Day (1993), and as Rufus in the TV series Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992)
John Meillon, Australian character actor, died on this day in 1989 (and was born in 1934).
Traveled in the TV series One Step Beyond episode "Eyewitness" (1961)
Rhonda Fleming, American film and television actress and singer, was born on this day in 1923 (and sadly passed away in 2020.)
Traveled in the film A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court (1949)
On this day in 1994,
season 1 of Babylon 5
episode 20: Babylon Squared
was first broadcast.
B5's immediate predecessor, Babylon 4, suddenly reappears after mysteriously vanishing years ago. Starring Claudia Christian as Cmdr. Ivanova.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Primeval: New World
episode 8: Truth
was first broadcast.
A Pachycephalosaurus shows up in the city, while closer to home Evan comes face-to-face with the same Albertosaurus that killed his wife.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Primeval: New World
episode 12: The Sound of Thunder - Pt. 1
was first broadcast.
When Toby is stung by a poisonous Brontoscorpio, Evan and Dylan must chase the creature back through the Anomaly to get a sample of its venom.
Happy 77th Birthday Elizabeth Estensen!
Elizabeth Estensen, English actress, was born on this day in 1949.
Traveled as Tallulah Bag in the TV series T-Bag (1985-1992)
On this day in 2009,
season 7 of The Fairly OddParents
episode 11: Timmy Turnip episode 107B
was first broadcast.
Featuring a time machine turnip. Starring Tara Strong as Timmy Turner.
Charles Heber Clark, American novelist and humorist, died on this day in 1915 (and was born in 1841).
Wrote the novel Fortunate Island (1881)
























