TODAY IN TIME
Thursday October 29th, 2026
On this day in 1937,
Ali Baba Goes To Town
first opened in theaters.
A hobo (Eddie Cantor) walks into the filming of the Arabian Nights, falls asleep and dreams he's back in Baghdad as advisor to the Sultan.
Jean Le Rond D'Alembert, French mathematician, mechanician, physicist, philosopher, and music theorist., died on this day in 1783 (and was born in 1717).
Author of D'Alembert's paradox, aka the hydrodynamic paradox (1752) in fluid dynamics, which proved that for incompressible and inviscid potential flow the drag force is zero on a body moving with constant velocity relative to the fluid.
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of Journeyman
episode 6: Keepers
was first broadcast.
Dan (Kevin McKidd) tracks the lives of two brothers and in the process examines the dynamics of his relationship with Jack.
Happy 59th Birthday Rufus Sewell!
Rufus Sewell, English actor, was born on this day in 1967.
Traveled in the films Dark City (1998) and I'll Follow You Down (2014)
On this day in 1992,
season 2 of Finders Keepers
episode 1: The Clock
was first broadcast.
Patrick (Jeremy Schwerdt) finds an urgent message on his computer from Max -- he needs Patrick's help.
On this day in 2010,
season 7 of Medium
episode 6: Where Were You When...?
was first broadcast.
Allison's (Patricia Arquette) flashes to the future leave her feeling powerless to stop an upcoming catastrophic event in which a bomb explodes in an office building at 9:18 a.m., but she doesn't know which day.
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of Dino-Riders
episode 5: Toro Toro Torosaurus
was first broadcast.
Llahd's attempt to show his worth to the Dino-Riders in battle nearly costs him and Tagg their lives. Starring Dan Gilvezan as the voice of Questar.
Happy 39th Birthday Cleopatra Coleman!
Cleopatra Coleman, Australian actress, was born on this day in 1987.
Traveled in the TV series Silversun episode "Can Opener" (2004), and the film In The Shadow of the Moon (2019)
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Flint: The Time Detective
episode 5: Mosbee Japanese Title: Moss-Bee The Freezer
was first broadcast.
The team is sent back to Russia in 1812 to search for the time shifter Mosbee.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Samurai Jack
episode 11: Episode XI - Jack and the Scotsman, Part 1
was first broadcast.
Samurai Jack is crossing a seemingly endless rope bridge when he meets another wanted man coming from the other side: the Scotsman (John DiMaggio).
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline
episode 3: Modern Times
was first broadcast.
Valerian (Gwendal Anglade) and Laureline join a group of emigrants en route to Peter, a planet known as the ÒPromised LandÓ.
Paul Painleve, French mathematician and politician, died on this day in 1933 (and was born in 1863).
Author of the Painleve Paradox, which states that in rigid-body dynamics that showed that rigid-body dynamics with both contact friction and Coulomb friction is inconsistent.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Johnny Test
episode 5: Johnny and the Ice Pigs
was first broadcast.
Johnny (James Arnold Taylor) goes back in time to ask Thomas Edison for a hockey invention.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of Dino Boy In The Lost Valley
episode 8: The Ant Warriors
was first broadcast.
Ugh is captured by Ant Warriors. Dino Boy (John David Carson) tries to rescue him, but ends up having to save the Ant Warriors from a Megatherium.
On this day in 1994,
season 2 of Time Trax
episode 17: The Lottery
was first broadcast.
22nd century comedian Joey Miller thinks he's got life made having used future knowledge to win the lottery. Starring Dale Midkiff as Darien.
Happy 91st Birthday Sheila Finch!
Sheila Finch, American Science fiction author, was born on this day in 1935.
Author of the novel "Tiger In The Sky" (1999)
On this day in 2016,
season 1 of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
episode 2: Lost & Found
was first broadcast.
Todd (Elijah Wood) is drawn further into the case as they learn more about the fiends who captured Patrick Spring's daughter, Lydia.
On this day in 1977,
season 15 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 9: Image Of The Fendahl (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
A time scanner is used to explore the history of a sinister 12 million year old skull, creating a hole in time that attracts the Doctor (Tom Baker)'s attention.
On this day in 2017,
season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery
episode 7: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad
was first broadcast.
As the U.S.S. Discovery crew attempts to let loose at a party, an unwelcome visitor comes aboard bringing about a problematic and twisted sequence of events. Featuring Sonequa Martin-Green as Michael Burnham.
On this day in 1963,
season 5 of The Bullwinkle Show
episode 9: Peabody's Improbable History - Captain Kidd
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott) and Sherman visit Captain Kidd.
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of Outlander
episode 7: Creme de Menthe
was first broadcast.
In the aftermath of a violent confrontation, Claire (Caitriona Balfe) follows her conscience as a surgeon, even though it could put her and Jamie's lives at risk. At the same time, Jamie attempts to evade the reach of the Crown as its representative closes in on his illegal dealings.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Time Tremors
episode 4: The Prisoner in Time
was first broadcast.
Max and Medie (Ella Ballentine) travel through time in search of the lost Time Treasures.
On this day in 2016,
season 1 of Glitch
episode 3: Miracle of Punishment?
was first broadcast.
Vic is behaving strangely after his car accident. James relies on Maria to take him to Elishia's hideout, while Elishia uses Charlie to test the boundary around Yoorana, looking for a safe way out of town.
On this day in 1964,
The Time Travelers
first opened in theaters.
In 1964, a group of scientists led by Dr. Erik von Steiner (Preston Foster), create a portal that takes them to a barren, mutant inhabited Earth in the year 2071.
Leonard Nelson, German mathematician and philosopher, died on this day in 1927 (and was born in 1882).
Part of the Neo-Friesian School and a friend of the mathematician David Hilbert, and devised the GrellingÐNelson paradox with Kurt Grelling.
On this day in 1991,
season 1 of Finders Keepers
episode 2: The Search
was first broadcast.
Patrick (Jeremy Schwerdt) is given the task of finding a missing object that has been lost on his side of the barrier.
On this day in 1989,
season 5 of The Real Ghostbusters
episode 9: The Halloween Door
was first broadcast.
After defeating the demon Boogaloo the Ghostbusters were sent back to right before it appeared. Featuring Maurice LaMarche as Dr. Egon Spengler.
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Thunderstone
episode 12: The Super Weapon
was first broadcast.
The Nomads and Noah (Jeffrey Walker) pile into the Beast along with Moshi and Dolly. The Beast appears on Cortillo Plain but Myah and the brothers are clinging on to the trailer.
Fredric Brown, American science fiction and mystery writer, was born on this day in 1906 (and sadly passed away in 1972.)
Authored the short stories "Angelic Angleworm" (1943), "Paradox Lost" (1943), "Vengeance, Unlimited" (1950), "Hall of MIrrors" (1953), "Experiment" (1954), "Blood" (1955), "First Time Machine" (1958), and "The End" (1961)
On this day in 1999,
season 3 of Bernard's Watch
episode 6: Time Of Day
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".
On this day in 2006,
season 1 of Torchwood
episode 3: The Ghost Machine
was first broadcast.
After Gwen Cooper recovers an alien device from Sean Harris, the device seemingly takes her back in time to the 1940s where she sees a young boy, alone on a railway platform. Starring Jack Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness.
Happy 79th Birthday Richard Dreyfuss!
Richard Dreyfuss, American actor, was born on this day in 1947.
Traveled in the TV movie Catch-22 (1973), the TV series Witness To Yesterday episode "Billy The Kid" (1974), the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), and the TV miniseries Tin Man (2007).
Happy 47th Birthday Andrew Lee Potts!
Andrew Lee Potts, English actor and director, was born on this day in 1979.
Traveled as Connor Temple in the TV series Primeval (2007-11) and Primeval: New World (2012)
On this day in 2004,
season 5 of Andromeda
episode 6: When Goes Around...
was first broadcast.
A new woman arrives in town seeking Dylan (Kevin Sorbo)'s aid. She reveals that she was a Commonwealth scientist before it fell and that she is trapped in a time loop.
On this day in 2010,
"Flipping the Switch"
was released.
The story begins: "What could possibly go wrong?" Caruthers says, as he flips the switch. My gut tightens and I hold my breath. Written by Michael Vella.
On this day in 2018,
season 4 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 2: Witch Hunt
was first broadcast.
When the magical Time Seismograph goes off, the team finds themselves headed to the Salem witch trials. Sara notices that Zari is taking the case personally when she promises to save a mom, who is being accused of being a witch. Featuring Tom Wilson as Henry Haywood.
On this day in 2005,
Twelve Ones
was released.
Daryl (Cary Jason Wilson) goes to a party and clearly has a crush on his (unavailable) hostess. His host tells everyone to make a wish at 11:11 pm, and everyone does.
On this day in 1970,
season 7 of Bewitched
episode 6: Paul Revere Rides Again
was first broadcast.
Through another goof by Esmerelda in trying to return a Paul Revere teapot, she zaps up the real Paul Revere and his horse. Starring Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha.
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Mirai Sentai Timeranger
episode 36: Honest, As It Is
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
Ed Kemmer, American film and television actor, was born on this day in 1921 (and sadly passed away in 2004.)
Traveled as Cmdr. Buzz Corry in multiple episodes of the TV series Space Patrol (1950-1955).
Happy 69th Birthday Dan Castellaneta!
Dan Castellaneta, American actor, voice actor, comedian and screenwriter., was born on this day in 1957.
Traveled in the TV series Back To the Future - The Animated Series episode "Brothers" (1991), Darkwing Duck episodes "Time and Punishment" and "Inherit The Wimp" (1992), Aladdin episode "Lost and Founded" (1994), Cow and Chicken episode "Time Machine" (1997), and The Simpsons episodes "Treehouse of Horror V: Time and Punishment" (1994), "Springfield Up" (2007), "Mypods and Boomsticks" (2008), "Treehouse of Horrow XXIII: Bart and Homer's Excellent Adventure" (2012) and Simpsorama" (2014)
On this day in 1966,
season 4 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 8: The Tenth Planet (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Cybermen take over the base again, apparently to stop the humans using the Z-Bomb, but then the Doctor (William Hartnell) realies they intend to use it themselves to destroy Earth.
On this day in 2015,
season 3 of Sleepy Hollow
episode 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales
was first broadcast.
When Ichabod (Tom Mison)'s old nemesis returns from the dead, Ichabod and Abbie turn to Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth to unlock 18th century secrets using 21st century science.
On this day in 1988,
Moonwalker
first opened in theaters.
As Michael Jackson arrives at Club 30's, the door of the club opens with a gust of wind, and he walks in to find it filled with zoot suiters and swing dancers.












































