Thursday, 22 March 2018

Sci-Fi Trivia: March 22nd

Events on this day: March 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 1912 – Wilfrid Brambell, actor who appeared in The Quatermass Experiment, and Quatermass II.

Born on this day 1913 – James Westerfield, actor who has appeared in Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, Twilight Zone, and Science Fiction Theatre.

Born on this day in 1931 – William Shatner - Star Trek's Captain Kirk.



This date is also credited as being the date of birth in 2233 of James T Kirk, Captain of USS Enterprise.

Doctor Who Trivia:

Born on this day in 1950, Mary Tamm who played Romana I between 1978-1979 (television) and
2005-2011 (audio). She died on 24th July 2012 of cancer aged 62.

On this day in 1984 Colin Bakers makes his full debut in The Twin Dilemma. The term ‘incarnation’ is used for the first time to describe his new body.



Tolkien Trivia:

On 22nd. March 1916 Ronald and Edith are married in Warwick.

On 22-3 March 1966 The Tolkien’s celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary and enjoy a performance of Donald Swann’s song-cycle of The Road Goes Ever on.


And in the Horror genre:

On this day in 1985 - Friday the 13th: A New Beginning was released theatrically.



On this day in 1986 - Chopping Mall was released theatrically.

On this day in 1996 - Resident Evil was released on the PlayStation in Japan.

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