TODAY IN TIME
Saturday August 22nd, 2026
Aleksandr Demyanenko, Russian film and theater actor, died on this day in 1999 (and was born in 1937).
Traveled in the film Ivan Vasilevich: Back to the Future (1973)
On this day in 1920,
An Arabian Knight
first opened in theaters.
A young Egyptian goes to the rescue of his employers, a wealthy European family, when they are menaced by a local strongman and his gang. Elinor (Lillian Hall) is able to apply the events of a dream into her contemporary circumstances.
On this day in 1964,
season 1 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 39: The Reign Of Terror - A Change Of Identity (Part 3 of 6)
was first broadcast.
Susan (Carole Ann Ford) and Barbara are rescued by Jules and Jean, two members of the escape chain, while the Doctor gains access to the prison by posing as a revolution official.
On this day in 2011,
season 3 of Warehouse 13
episode 7: Past Imperfect
was first broadcast.
While artifact-hunting with Pete, Myka (Joanne Kelly) spots the man who killed her former partner and resolves to bring him in.
On this day in 2021,
season 6 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 13: Silence of the Sonograms
was first broadcast.
Ava tries to get into the captive Bishop's mind, but who is playing who? Meanwhile, Mick goes into labor and John fights his addiction. Starring Caity Lotz as Sara Lance.
Happy 65th Birthday Stephen Stanton!
Stephen Stanton, German-born American voice actor, impressionist, visual effects artist and comedian, was born on this day in 1961.
Traveled in the TV series Mad episode "Men In Black To The Future" (2012) and the film Looper (2012)
On this day in 2005,
"The Strange Desserts of Professor Natalie Doom"
was released.
The story begins... "When I was little, I had the run of the lab. Sometimes I got into trouble."
On this day in 1991,
Trancers II
first opened in theaters.
Whistler's brother, E.D. Wardo, has gone back in time and started a trancer farm under the organization known as GreenWorld. Featuring Martine Beswick as Nurse Trotter.
Happy 47th Birthday Jennifer Finnigan!
Jennifer Finnigan, Canadian actress, was born on this day in 1979.
Traveled in the TV series Close To Home episode "Under Threat" (2005)
On this day in 2010,
Rewinders
first opened in theaters.
Rewinders are everywhere, helping those less fortunate reach their goals, and sometimes just help people save face.
Happy 79th Birthday Cindy Williams!
Cindy Williams, American actress, was born on this day in 1947.
Traveled in the TV series Love, American Style episode "Love and the Time Machine" (1973)
Cecil Kellaway, South-African born American character actor, was born on this day in 1890 (and sadly passed away in 1973.)
Traveled in the film I Married A Witch (1942), Portrait of Jennie (1948), Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1951), and Zotz! (1962)
Luis Prendes, Spanish film actor, was born on this day in 1913 (and sadly passed away in 1998.)
Traveled in the TV series Novella episode Leyenda de Navidad (Christmas Legend) (1966)
Milos Kopecky, Czech actor, was born on this day in 1922 (and sadly passed away in 1996.)
Traveled in the film Man In Outer Space (1962)
On this day in 1990,
Shocking Dark
first opened in theaters.
In a polluted future Venice a team of soldiers and a couple of civilians are sent to investigate strange murderous creatures. Featuring Fausto Lombardi as Lt. Franzini.
On this day in 2012,
season 2 of Lego Ninjago - Masters of Spinjitzu
episode 6: Wrong Place, Wrong Time
was first broadcast.
The Ninja, together with Lloyd, attack and begin to defeat the Serpentine, with Lloyd freezing Garmadon (Mark Oliver)'s Mega-weapon. Retreating, Garmadon comes up with a master plan; he will travel back in time and make sure the Ninja are never brought together, changing history in his favor.
Happy 40th Birthday Keiko Kitagawa!
Keiko Kitagawa, Japanese actress and former model, was born on this day in 1986.
Traveled in the TV series Moppu Garu (Mop Girl) (2007)
On this day in 2009,
Time Squad Kids: Fighting Fire From The Future
was released.
Two kids with special time-machine wrist watches fight fires by jumping back in time. Written and directed by Joe G. Lenders.
On this day in 2013,
Mein Bruder und ich
premiered.
Time traveling car used to teach history. Written and the directed by Ann-Katrin Schulze Schr_der
Ray Bradbury, American fantasy, science fiction, horror and mystery fiction writer, was born on this day in 1920 (and sadly passed away in 2012.)
Authored numerous short stories and novels, including: Tomorrow and Tomorrow (1947), Night Meeting (1950), Time In Thy Flight (1950), The Fox and the Forest (1950), A Sound of Thunder (1952), The Toynbee Convector (1988) and Quid Pro Quo (2000)
Claude Debussy, French composer, was born on this day in 1862 (and sadly passed away in 1918.)
His music was featured in the score of the film Portrait of Jennie (1948)
Happy 74th Birthday Cheryl Burfield!
Cheryl Burfield, English actress, was born on this day in 1952.
Traveled as Liz Skinner in 26 episodes of the TV series Timeslip (1970-71)
Happy 59th Birthday Ty Burrell!
Ty Burrell, American actor and comedian, was born on this day in 1967.
Traveled as Mr. Peabody in the film Mr. Peabody and Sherman (2014).
On this day in 2003,
season 1 of Evil Con Carne
episode 5: The Time Hole Incident
was first broadcast.
Major Doctor Ghastly invents the Temporal Confabulationater Izationizer Unit - a time machine that works so well that Ghastly, Hector (Phil LaMarr), and Skarr end up meeting their future selves and Destructicus Con Carne, son of Ghastly and Hector, as both an infant and an adult.
Keith Monroe, American author of children's science fiction and of books and magazine articles about Boy Scouting, was born on this day in 1915 (and sadly passed away in 2003.)
Author of over 20 short stories in Boy's Life magazine including "Our Time Machine at the Jamboree" (1960), "Mutiny In The Time Machine" (1962), "The Dog From The Time Machine" (1968), and "The Time Machine Fights Earthquakes" (1974),
Happy 48th Birthday James Corden!
James Corden, English actor, writer, producer, comedian and television host, was born on this day in 1978.
Traveled in the TV series Doctor Who episodes "The Lodger" (2010) and "Closing Time (2011)
Happy 44th Birthday Brian Davila!
Brian Davila, American actor and producer, was born on this day in 1982.
Traveled in the TV series A.J.'s Time Travelers episode "Peter The Great" (1995)






























