TODAY IN TIME
Monday October 5th, 2026
Happy 55th Birthday Sam Vincent!
Sam Vincent, Canadian actor, was born on this day in 1971.
Traveled as Chris Quantum in the TV series Superbook (2011)
Happy 74th Birthday Clive Barker!
Clive Barker, English writer, film director, and visual artist, was born on this day in 1952.
Traveled in the TV series The Others episode "Don't Dream It's Over" (2000), directed the video game Undying (2001), and presented the TV movie Saint Sinner (2002)
John Hoyt, American film, stage, and television actor, was born on this day in 1905 (and sadly passed away in 1991.)
Traveled in the film "The Time Travelers" (1964), and the TV series The Time Tunnel episodes "The Ghost of Nero" and "Visitors Beyond The Stars" (1967), and the TV series Planet of the Apes episodes "The Horse Race" and "The Gladiators" (1974)
On this day in 1896,
Rip Van Winkle
first opened in theaters.
Rip Van Winkle (Joseph Jefferson) is a ne'er-do-well who wanders off one day into the Kaatskill mountains where he drinks some of a group odd men's mysterious brew and passes out only to find when waking up that 20 years have passed.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Jacob's Ladder
episode 8: A King For The Hebrews
was first broadcast.
Youth are transported back to Biblical times, to experience stories firtshand: Samuel has been a faithful prophet and judge of Israel for many years, but the people are increasingly dissatisfied.
On this day in 2002,
season 2 of Mutant X
episode 1: Past As Prologue
was first broadcast.
In a desperate attempt to save his own life, Ashlocke revives an ancient Egyptian alchemist who poses a lethal threat to the Mutant X team. Featuring Victor Webster as Brennan.
Happy 50th Birthday Seung-heon Song!
Seung-heon Song, South Korean model, singer and actor, was born on this day in 1976.
Traveled in the film Calla (1999)
Happy 75th Birthday Karen Allen!
Karen Allen, American film and stage actress, was born on this day in 1951.
Traveled in the film Scrooged (1981)
On this day in 2010,
season 3 of Being Erica
episode 3: Two Wrongs
was first broadcast.
Erica (Erin Karpluk) and Julianne learn that Brent is outbidding them for Seth Newman's book, not because he wants to publish it, but because he will do anything to ruin Erica and Julianne.
On this day in 1996,
season 1 of PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
episode 2: Man Out Of Time
was first broadcast.
In a flash of light, a disoriented man appears on a road in Bedfordshire County, England, with a tale of being from the 17th century. Hosted by Dan Ackroyd.
On this day in 1987,
season 24 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 5: Paradise Towers (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Mel visit Paradise Towers, a apartment complex in the 21st century, only to find it rat-infested and ruined.
Happy 51st Birthday Scott Weinger!
Scott Weinger, American actor, voice actor, writer and producer, was born on this day in 1975.
Traveled as Aladdin in the TV series Aladdin episode "Lost and Founded" (1994)
Donald Pleasence, English actor, was born on this day in 1919 (and sadly passed away in 1995.)
Traveled in the TV series "The Twilight Zone" episode "Changing of the Guard" (1962), and the films Escape To Witch Mountain (1975) and Prince of Darkness (1987)
Happy 60th Birthday Sean Carroll!
Sean Carroll, American cosmologist and physics professor,, was born on this day in 1966.
Featured in the TV series The Universe episode "Time Travel", and author of the book, "From Eternity To Here" (2010).
On this day in 2005,
season 4 of Cyberchase
episode 8: A Crinkle In Time
was first broadcast.
After Hacker (Christopher Lloyd) kidnaps Slider, Motherboard sends them into a Cybersite which everything is clocks known as Ticktockia. Little do they know, they've really been tricked by Hacker.
On this day in 1968,
season 6 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 9: The Mind Robber (Part 4 of 5)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor, Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Zoe reach the citadel at the center of the land, where they finally encounter the Master of the Land of Fiction.
On this day in 2005,
season 2 of Cyberchase
episode 1: Hugs and Witches
was first broadcast.
It's Valentine's Day, and Hacker (Christopher Lloyd) captures Doctor Marbles and Lady Ada Lovelace, placing them inside a time machine invented by the mathematically-minded Lady Ada.
Denis Quilley, British actor, died on this day in 2003 (and was born in 1927).
Traveled as Commander Charles Traynor in the TV series Timeslip (1970-71)
Happy 59th Birthday Guy Pearce!
Guy Pearce, Australian actor and musician, was born on this day in 1967.
Traveled in the film The Time Machine (2002)
On this day in 2016,
Frequency
premiered.
A police detective (Peyton List) in 2016 discovers that she is able to communicate with her father via a ham radio, despite the fact that he died in 1996.
Charles Napier, American actor, died on this day in 2011 (and was born in 1936).
Traveled in the TV series Outlaws (1986), the TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode Little Green Men (1995), and the films Future Zone (1990) and Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Time Squad
episode 10b: Nutorius
was first broadcast.
George Washington Carver's experiments are being sabotaged. Featuring Rob Paulsen as Buck.
On this day in 2014,
season 2 of Witches of East End
episode 12: Box To The Future
was first broadcast.
As Joanna (Julia Ormond) attempts to travel back to the present, a dangerous admirer tracks her down in the past.
On this day in 1991,
season 1 of Land of the Lost (1991-1992)
episode 5: The Crystal
was first broadcast.
When Shrug (Tom Allard) loses his crystal, it winds up in Annie's clutches and its dark side is unleashed.
Happy 68th Birthday Neil deGrasse Tyson!
Neil deGrasse Tyson, American astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, and science communicator, was born on this day in 1958.
Traveled in the TV series Future-Worm! (2016) and as Merlin in the TV movie The Last Sharknado - It's About Time (2018)
On this day in 2017,
See You Yesterday
first opened in theaters.
Two Brooklyn teenage prodigies, C.J. Walker and Sebastian Thomas, build make-shift time machines to save C.J.'s brother, Calvin, from being wrongfully killed by a police officer.
On this day in 2002,
season 2 of Mutant X
episode 5: The Future Revealed
was first broadcast.
Ashlocke is desperate to find a cure for his fatal condition, and infiltrates the Sanctuary to blackmail Adam into getting hold of the antidote. Featuring Victor Webster as Brennan.
On this day in 1988,
season 25 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 1: Remembrance Of The Daleks (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor and Ace (Sophie Aldred) travel back to 1963, and are caught in the middle of a Dalek civil war.
On this day in 2017,
season 1 of The Orville
episode 5: Pria
was first broadcast.
Ed becomes smitten with the captain of a stranded ship, but Kelly suspects all is not what it seems. Directed by Jonathan Frakes.
On this day in 1980,
season 2 of Sport Billy
episode 4: Rah! Rah! Billy!
was first broadcast.
Sport Billy (Lane Scheimer), with the help of his friends Lilly and Willy, and a spaceship that is also a time machine, travels wherever and whenever he is needed to stop the evil witch Vanda.
Happy 66th Birthday Daniel Baldwin!
Daniel Baldwin, American actor, director and producer, was born on this day in 1960.
Traveled in the TV movie Yesterday's Target (1996), and the TV series Twice In A Lifetime episode "Then Love Came Along" (2001)
Happy 50th Birthday Song Seung-heon!
Song Seung-heon, South Korean actor, was born on this day in 1976.
Traveled in the TV series Dr. Jin (2012)
On this day in 1968,
season 1 of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
episode 3: Treasure Hunt
was first broadcast.
After an appeal to the vanity of their landlord doesn't work to get needed repairs made, the Captain (Edward Mulhare) sends him on a treasure hunt in the very areas that require fixing.
On this day in 1963,
The Hector Heathcote Show
premiered.
Hector Heatchcote (voiced by John Myhers) takes part in the American Revolution. He wanted to be a Minuteman, but his best time was always at least 30 seconds behind.
On this day in 2017,
season 2 of Glitch
episode 4: A Duty of Care
was first broadcast.
Realising that someone is out to kill them, Kirstie seeks to solve the mystery surrounding her death, while Paddy attempts to reconnect with the Fitzgeralds. Meanwhile William vows to bring Elishia back from the dead.
On this day in 1991,
season 2 of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990-1991)
episode 4: Leave It To Bill & Ted
was first broadcast.
Bill (Evan Richards) and Ted enter a 1950s TV sitcom to help Badger Cadger escape the nasty pranks of Jeddi Raskell.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Time Squad
episode 10a: The Prime Minister Has No Clothes
was first broadcast.
Winston Churchill has converted to nudism. Featuring Mark Hamill as Larry.
On this day in 1996,
season 1 of Early Edition
episode 2: The Choice
was first broadcast.
Gary (Kyle Chandler) must choose between stopping a fatal plane crash or saving the life of one girl.
On this day in 1990,
season 3 of Quantum Leap
episode 2: The Leap Home (Part 2)
was first broadcast.
Still involved in his brother's life, Sam (Scott Bakula) leaps into Vietnam to either save his brother or ensure the success of the team's mission.
Reinhard Selten, German economist, was born on this day in 1930 (and sadly passed away in 2016.)
In 1978 authored the Chainstore Paradox of game theory: a rational player will not carry out a non-credible threat, but the paradox is that it nevertheless seems to benefit Player A to carry out the threat.
On this day in 2014,
season 2 of Resurrection
episode 2: Echoes
was first broadcast.
When Bellamy and Sheriff Fred (Matt Craven) get reports that someone is living in Caleb Richards's old hunting shack, they fear he may have returned.
On this day in 2002,
season 1 of Strange Days at Blake Holsey High
episode 1: Worm Hole
was first broadcast.
Fictional boarding school of the title, where a Science Club investigates mysterious phenomena, most of which is centered around a wormhole located on the school grounds. Starring Michael Seater.
On this day in 2016,
season 1 of Frequency
episode 1: Pilot
was first broadcast.
Detective Raimy Sullivan makes contact with her deceased father via a ham radio. Featuring Daniel Bonjour as Daniel Lawrence.
Happy 55th Birthday Ryuki Kitaoka!
Ryuki Kitaoka, Japanese actor, was born on this day in 1971.
Traveled in the TV series Kuitan 2 (2007)
On this day in 1996,
season 10 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
episode 4: A Turtle In Time
was first broadcast.
After draining the Turtles' life energy and Krang's intelligence, Dregg plans to fire the Vortex Transporter at the Sun, bringing a piece of the Sun down to Earth. Featuring Michael Gough as Raphael.
On this day in 2007,
Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
first opened in theaters.
A boy (Alexander Ludwig)'s life is turned upside down when he learns he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the dark.
Larry Fine, American comedian, actor, violinist, and boxer, was born on this day in 1902 (and sadly passed away in 1975.)
Traveled in the films Turn Back The Clock (1933), and The Three Stooges Meet Hercules (1962).
Happy 37th Birthday Kensho Ono!
Kensho Ono, Japanese actor, voice actor, and singer, was born on this day in 1989.
Traveled in the film Legend of the Millennium Dragon (2011)
Happy 71st Birthday Angela Molina!
Angela Molina, Spanish actress, was born on this day in 1955.
Traveled in the film Una Mujer Bajo la Lluvia (1992)
On this day in 1934,
Dangerous Corner
first opened in theaters.
An unexpected suicide prompts much speculation about honesty and theft. Starring Virgina Bruce.
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of Best Friends Whenever
episode 9: Working Nine To Fudge
was first broadcast.
Shelby (Lauren Taylor) and Cyd get their first jobs at a fudge kiosk at the mall, but the job is not all that Shelby thought it would be.
Happy 25th Birthday Dalila Bela!
Dalila Bela, Canadian actress, was born on this day in 2001.
Traveled in the TV series Odd Squad episode "6:00 to 6:05" (2015)
On this day in 2009,
Las Meninas
first opened in theaters.
Suffering from asthma and struggling with dermatitis since his childhood, a man uses his condition to manipulate his parents and sister.
On this day in 1974,
season 1 of Valley of the Dinosaurs
episode 5: The Volcano
was first broadcast.
Earthquake rumbles through the camp and boulders fall down the cliff. Lok says the Volcano is angry. Starring Shannon Farnon as Kim.
On this day in 1974,
season 1 of Land of the Lost (1974-1977)
episode 5: Tag-Team
was first broadcast.
While fleeing from the jaws of dinosaurs, the Marshalls and the Pakuni are forced to work together. Co-created by Sid Krofft.
On this day in 1970,
season 1 of Timeslip
episode 2: The Wrong End of Time: Part 2
was first broadcast.
Part 2 - A fantastic series of events is set in motion which sends teenagers Simon Randall and Liz Skinner (Cheryl Burfield) back in time to 1940 .























































