Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Events on this Day: February 22nd.

This is a small selection of science fiction and horror related events that have happened on this day over the years.

Born on this day in 1899 – Dwight Frye, actor, who made appearances in horror classics Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, The Ghost of Frankenstein, and Son of Frankenstein.


Born on this day in 1908 – John Mills, actor who appeared in Frankenstein, Quatermass, The Quatermass Conclusion, and The Human Factor.


Born on this day in 1917 – Reed Crandall, John carter of Mars illustrator


Born on this day in 1939 – Bridget Turner, actress, she played Alex Cassini in Doctor Who – Gridlock.


Born on this day in 1958 – Kyle MacLachlan, actor who has appeared in Twin Peaks, Dune, Mysterious Island, and Roswell.


On this day in 1964 Marco Polo becomes the first historical figure to appear in Doctor Who.


On this day in 1993 – Babylon 5 made its TV debut on PTEN


On this day in 2011 – Nicholas Courtney, actor, died aged 81, best known for his role as Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart in Doctor Who.


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