TODAY IN TIME
Tuesday July 21st, 2026
Jerry Goldsmith, American composer and conductor, most known for his work in film and television, died on this day in 2004 (and was born in 1929).
Composed scores for the time traveling feature films: Planet of the Apes (1968), Escape From The Planet of the Apes (1971), Warlock (1989), Forever Young (1992), and Star Trek: First Contact (1994).
On this day in 1985,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 117: taiken! kabutomushi no sekai
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.
Stanley Shapiro, American screenwriter and producer, died on this day in 1990 (and was born in 1925).
Author of the novel Running Against Time (1986)
Robin Williams, American actor and comedian, was born on this day in 1951 (and sadly passed away in 2014.)
Traveled in the bookend episodes of the tv series Mork and Mindy: Pilot (1978), and Gotta Run, Parts 1-3 (1982), the Happy Days episode Mork Returns (1979), as The Timekeeper in the Disney park attraction "From Time To Time" (1992), and the films Jumanji (1995), What Dreams May Come (1998), and Bicentennial Man (1999)
On this day in 2001,
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
first opened in theaters.
InuYasha (Kappei Yamaguchi) is a half-demon who was trapped in the Legendary Tree and was set free by Kagome, a girl who traveled 500 years through time.
On this day in 2009,
season 1 of Ctrl
episode 4: F1
was first broadcast.
Stuart lets Elizabeth in on the secret of his magical keyboard. Starring Tony Hale.
On this day in 2014,
season 1 of Doraemon - The Gadget Cat From The Future
episode 11: Escape From Score Zero / Go The Doctor, Doraemon!
was first broadcast.
Noby faces a familiar foe when he yses the time machine to cheat on a test; Novy tries to fix Doraemon from the inside. Characters created by Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko under the pen name of "Fujiko Fujio".
On this day in 2001,
season 2 of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
episode 9: A Case of Identity
was first broadcast.
Strange occurrences happen at New Scotland Yard when Lestrade and Holmes (Jason Gray-Stanford) follow the trail of jewel thief Linus Beaumont.
On this day in 2017,
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
first opened in theaters.
Time-traveling agent Valerian is sent to investigate a galactic empire, along with his partner Laureline. Also featuring Ethan Hawke.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Power Rangers Time Force
episode 24: Movie Madness: Part 1
was first broadcast.
Cinecon reveals his trap, and sends the Rangers to different dimensions where they're trapped inside their favorite genre movie. Starring Jason Faunt as the Time Force Red Ranger.
On this day in 1996,
season 2 of The Outer Limits (1995-2002)
episode 21: Vanishing Act
was first broadcast.
While returning from a store on New Year's Eve, Trevor (Jon Cryer) has an accident When he awakens, he hitches a ride home and finds his wife thinks he has abandoned her -- ten years ago.
On this day in 2002,
Cyborg 009
premiered.
Nine super-powered cyborg soldiers join forces to combat Black Ghost, the terrorist organization which they were originally created to serve. Featuring Beau Billingslea as Cyborg 005.
On this day in 2016,
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine
was released.
Stumble irresponsibly through history to help legendary geniuses complete their masterworks. Featuring Roger Jackson as Groobleu the Jester, and the Rock Paper Scissors Official.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of Adam Adamant Lives!
episode 5: Allah Is Not Always With You
was first broadcast.
Adam (Gerald Harper) is plunged into the world of nightclubs, drugs and murder whilst investigating the death of a young girl who has connection with an Arabic prince.
John Heard, American actor, died on this day in 2017 (and was born in 1946).
Traveled in the film Awakenings (1990), and the TV movie The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018)
On this day in 2006,
season 1 of Time Warp Trio
episode 26: Plaid to the Bone
was first broadcast.
Jodie, Joe, and Anna find themselves warped back to medieval Scotland to Castle Dunbar of Lady Agnes Randolph. Directed by David SanAngelo.
Deborah Watling, English actress, died on this day in 2017 (and was born in 1948).
Traveled as the companion Victoria Waterfield in 40 episodes of the TV series Doctor Who (1967-1968)
On this day in 2013,
season 2 of Continuum
episode 11: Second Guess
was first broadcast.
Alec thinks Lucas may have hijacked some of the code for his all-seeing computer program. He has a plan to find him but Emily thinks he should destroy the program and be done with it. Rachel Emily Nichols stars.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Silent Mobius
episode 16: Labyrinth
was first broadcast.
An antique coffee grinder catches the eye of Yuki (Kelly Sheridan).
Happy 48th Birthday Josh Hartnett!
Josh Hartnett, American actor, was born on this day in 1978.
Traveled in the film Singularity (aka The Lovers, aka The Time Traveler) (2013)
On this day in 2000,
season 3 of Thunderstone
episode 6: Episode 3.6
was first broadcast.
Chip helps Noah (Jeffrey Walker) escape from his guarded home and the pair quickly discover their friends have been taken to E-Delta.
Happy 97th Birthday John Woodvine!
John Woodvine, Enlish stage and screen actor, was born on this day in 1929.
Traveled in the TV series Shadows episode "The Other Window" (1975)
On this day in 2007,
season 2 of Hex
episode 13: The Showdown
was first broadcast.
The countdown begins to the end of days, and help comes from an unlikely source. Featuring Joseph Beattie as Malachi.
Mako, Japanese born American actor, died on this day in 2006 (and was born in 1933).
Traveled in the TV series Time Tunnel episode "Kill Two by Two" (1967), and as the evil Aku in 23 episodes of the animated series Samurai Jack (2001- 2004)





























