TODAY IN TIME
Tuesday October 15th, 2024
Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist and mathematician, was born on this day in 1608 (and sadly passed away in 1647.)
Famous for the discovery of Torricelli's trumpet (aka Gabriel's Horn) whose surface area is infinite, but whose volume is finite.
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of Outlander
episode 6: A. Malcolm
was first broadcast.
After decades apart, Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire finally reunite and rekindle their emotional and physical bonds. But Jamie's new business dealings jeopardize the couples' hopes for a simple life together.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Odyssey 5
episode 18: SkinRage
was first broadcast.
Dr. Chandra dies under suspicious circumstances and leaves the crew a disk that synthetics want. The crew investigates what caused a strange riot in a peaceful suburbanite neighborhood in the original timeline and tries to prevent it. Starring Peter Weller.
On this day in 1912,
The Lost World
was released.
Professor Challenger leads an expedition to a plateau in the Amazon basin of South America where prehistoric animals (dinosaurs and other extinct creatures) still survive. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
On this day in 2007,
Passage to Zarahemla
first opened in theaters.
Two teens from L.A. make their way to Utah to hide with distant Mormon relatives from their troubled pasts. An earthquake opens up a time rift, drawing them and their pursuers into an ancient mesoamerican war.
On this day in 1994,
season 2 of Time Trax
episode 15: Split Image
was first broadcast.
Darien (Dale Midkiff) falls for a woman who may be a thief for Sahmbi.
On this day in 1994,
season 2 of Weird Science
episode 10: Camp Wannabe
was first broadcast.
To seek revenge on a bully that tortured Gary (John Asher) at summer camp, the boys go back to 1986 as camp counselors.
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of Journeyman
episode 4: The Year Of The Rabbit
was first broadcast.
Dan travels back and meets a woman in a bar waiting for her blind date.
Happy 45th Birthday Nina Petronzio!
Nina Petronzio, Canadian-American interior and furniture designer, and actress, was born on this day in 1979.
Traveled in the film Vincent and Me (1990)
On this day in 2010,
season 2 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold
episode 17: Menace of the Madniks!
was first broadcast.
Booster Gold (Tom Everett Scott) misses his late best bud, Blue Beetle, but when he travels back in time to hang with him, he throws the present into chaos.
On this day in 1945,
Dead of Night
first opened in theaters.
An architect (Mervyn Johns) senses impending doom as his half-remembered recurring dream turns into reality.
On this day in 2016,
season 1 of Glitch
episode 1: The Risen
was first broadcast.
When Sergeant Hayes is called to the cemetery, he makes a startling discovery. Six people have inexplicably returned from the dead and are in perfect health. How is this possible? Who are they and why are they back?
On this day in 2018,
season 1 of Manifest
episode 4: Unclaimed Baggage
was first broadcast.
Saanvi enlists Ben (Josh Dallas)'s help in uncovering a secret about the plane; Michaela begins to question the nature of the callings when one goes horribly awry.
On this day in 1970,
Play For Today
premiered.
A British television anthology drama series transmitted on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984, with at least two time travel episodes...
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Thunderstone
episode 10: The Bad Surprise
was first broadcast.
Arushka and Noah (Jeffrey Walker) are out with Moshi, inspecting the relief on the land and animals when Moshie is spooked by Rorden, Lyal and Tod. As Arushka pursues the horse, Noah is taken prisoner.
On this day in 1963,
season 5 of The Bullwinkle Show
episode 7: Peabody's Improbable History - Henry The Eighth
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott) and Sherman visit Henry VIII.
On this day in 1975,
season 1 of Shadows
episode 7: The Other Window
was first broadcast.
A scientist brings home a high-tech lens to amuse his children. The children can see scenes from the past through the lens.
On this day in 1994,
season 8 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
episode 6: Enter: Krakus
was first broadcast.
Still after the Flux Transformer, Titanus (Rodger Bumpass) and his mutants track its unique electronic signals, in order to locate it and get it back.
Penny Marshall, American actress, director and producer, was born on this day in 1943 (and sadly passed away in 2018.)
Traveled in the TV series Mork and Mindy pilot episode (1978), Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour episode "One Million Laughs B.C." (1982), and directed the film Awakenings (1990).
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Megas XLR
episode 3: The Fat and the Furious
was first broadcast.
Coop (David DeLuise) enters Megas in a local car show, and tries to show up fellow gearhead Tiny.
Robert Pastene, American actor, died on this day in 1991 (and was born in 1918).
Traveled as Buck Rogers in the TV series Buck Rogers (1950)
On this day in 1966,
season 4 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 6: The Tenth Planet (Part 2 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (William Hartnell)'s warnings are ignored and the Cybermen take over the base, hampering the crew's efforts to help Zeus IV.
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Mirai Sentai Timeranger
episode 34: As-sass-in
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
Ivan Mistrk, Slovak actor, was born on this day in 1935 (and sadly passed away in 1982.)
Traveled in the film Neco je ve vzduchu (Something's In The Air) (1981)
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of Dino-Riders
episode 3: The Rulon Stampede
was first broadcast.
A severely weakened Serena hovers near death after healing one too many dinosaurs, while the unstoppable army of brain boxed dinosaursÊis building to stampede through the Dino-Rider camp. Starring Dan Gilvezan as the voice of Questar.
On this day in 2001,
A Step into the Past
premiered.
A 21st-century Hong Kong VIPPU officer (Kwok-Pong Chan) travels back in time to the Warring States period of ancient China. He is involved in a number of important historical events that leads to the first unification of China under the Qin Dynasty.
On this day in 2015,
season 3 of Sleepy Hollow
episode 3: Blood and Fear
was first broadcast.
Fear is rampant in Sleepy Hollow when Pandora releases an ancient artifact from her box that can transform an ordinary human into a terrifying figure from the past. Starring Tom Mison as Ichabod Crane.
On this day in 2016,
season 1 of The Powerpuff Girls
episode 31: Secret Swapper of Doom
was first broadcast.
When the Girls get a Paper Fortune Teller that can predict the future if they tell it a secret, they begin to rely on it to predict everything.
On this day in 2009,
From Time to Time
first opened in theaters.
When 13 year old Tolly (Alex Etel) finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.
Happy 42nd Birthday Lane Toran!
Lane Toran, American actor, voice actor and musician, was born on this day in 1982.
Traveled in the video Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard (1997)
On this day in 2005,
Klay World: Off the Table
was released.
A bunch of blue clay men who live on a table are contacted by another species of clay people through radio. Now 4 brave blue clay men will leave the table for the first time ever in order to find these mysterious clay men.
On this day in 1951,
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
first opened in theaters.
A seductive woman falls in love with a mysterious ship's captain, Hendrick van der Zee (James Mason), who is suspected to be the Flying Dutchman, a 16th-century ship captain who murdered his wife.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Samurai Jack
episode 8: Episode VIII - Jack versus Mad Jack
was first broadcast.
Despite a reward of Two Googooplex on his head, no bounty hunter has been able to defeat Samurai Jack (Phil LaMarr), therefore Aku creates an evenly matched mirror image of Jack to battle him.
On this day in 2008,
season 2 of Coal House At War
episode 5: Episode 5
was first broadcast.
Three families are transported back to 1944 and the war years to experience life in the mines without modern conveniences.
On this day in 1966,
Brigadoon
premiered.
Travelers stumble across Brigadoon, a village that appears once every 100 years for one day only.
Happy 32nd Birthday Vincent Martella!
Vincent Martella, American actor, voice actor, and dancer, was born on this day in 1992.
Traveled as Phineas in the TV series Phineas and Ferb episodes "It's About Time" (2008) and "Phineas and Ferb's Quantum Boogaloo (2009)
On this day in 1960,
season of King Leonardo and His Short Subjects
episode : Tooter Turtle - Two Gun Turtle
was first broadcast.
Tooter Turtle (Allen Swift) travels back to the old west.
On this day in 1977,
season 2 of The All-New Super Friends Hour
episode 6: Planet of the Neanderthals
was first broadcast.
The Super Friends try to turn time back to undo the damage done when a scientist uses a time tunnel and evolution changing device to change history by letting primitives rule over modern humans. Featuring Michael Bell as Zan.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
episode 5: The Crooked Man
was first broadcast.
James Barkley disappears after arguing with his wife. Mrs. Barkley remains unconscious, but there appears to have been a third party involved, some kind of furry beast. Starring Jason Gray-Stanford as Sherlock Holmes.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Odyssey 5
episode 19: Fossil
was first broadcast.
Chuck analyzes a strange Moon rock concealed by NASA and finally gets some answers. Angela is kidnapped. A cop falsely suspects Kurt. Sarah's wish comes true - as well as her worst nightmare. The show ends on an unresolved cliffhanger. Co-written by Manny Coto.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of Dino Boy In The Lost Valley
episode 6: The Wolf People
was first broadcast.
Ugh (Mike Road) is captured by the Wolf People. Dino Boy and Bronty must save him.
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of Coal House
episode 1: Episode 1
was first broadcast.
Three families face the hardships of live in 1927, when coal ruled the world.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Flint: The Time Detective
episode 3: Eldora Japanese Title: A Shining Golden City
was first broadcast.
The team heads back to 16th century South America in order to rescue the time shifter Eldora. Starring R. Martin Klein as Flint.
On this day in 2007,
Virtual Evil
was released.
A Time Rover from 2057 is sent to 1888 London to find Harter Defoe, the first time traveler who is slowly going insane. Written by Jana G. Oliver.
On this day in 1977,
season 15 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 7: The Invisible Enemy (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The medical center mounts a defense against alien forces trying to take the comatose Doctor (Tom Baker) while clones of Leela and the Doctor go microscopic so they can hunt down the intelligent infection that's in his head.
On this day in 2004,
season 4 of Star Trek: Enterprise
episode 2: Storm Front, Part II
was first broadcast.
Vosk wants to make a deal with Archer: supplies of the ship for the completion of his time machine in return for a trip to the 22nd century. Featuring Christopher Neame.
On this day in 1997,
season 1 of The Wacky World of Tex Avery
episode 13: Einstone: Wish Upon A Star Traveler
was first broadcast.
Einstone (Ian James Corlett)'s primitive world is interrupted when a time traveler comes from the future to pick one caveman to bring back with him.
Happy 29th Birthday William Brent!
William Brent, American actor, was born on this day in 1995.
Traveled in the film The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013)
On this day in 1999,
season 3 of Bernard's Watch
episode 4: Time To Go Home
was first broadcast.
The continuing story of a young boy, Bernard (David Peachey) who is given a special gift by "The Postman" a member of the "Time Keeping Society".
Happy 35th Birthday Tucker Reed!
Tucker Reed, American blogger, author and journalist, was born on this day in 1989.
Author of the Amber House novels Amber House (2012), Neverwas (2013), and Otherwhen (2015)
On this day in 1970,
season 7 of Bewitched
episode 4: Samantha's Hot Bedwarmer
was first broadcast.
In part 2, the antique bed warmer turns out to be a rejected suitor of Serena (Elizabeth Montgomery)'s who must return to 17th century Salem to undo her hex.
On this day in 2010,
season 10 of Smallville
episode 4: Homecoming
was first broadcast.
Brainiac 5 (James Marsters) takes Clark on a journey to his past and his future.