(Wednesday, November 16, 2005, 10:00 p.m. EST) — Stan finds out that he’s depressed after taking a test given to him by Scientologists on tonight’s episode of the Comedy Central adult animated sitcom television series South Park.
In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode number 17 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.
(Saturday, November 16, 1985) — “We Built This City” by Starship peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 16/23, 1985).
(Saturday, November 16, 1985) — “You Belong to the City” by Glenn Frey peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'Mildred Pierce' trailer
(Friday, November 16, 1945) — The Lost Weekend, a drama film about a writer fights to overcome his addiction to liquor, was released today in the U.S.
Directed by Billy Wilder, the film starred Ray Milland and Jane Wyman.
Video: 'Casper The Friendly Ghost (1945) Full Movie'
(Friday, November 16, 1945) — The Friendly Ghost, an animated short featuring the debut of Casper, was released today by Paramount’s cartoon division.
Directed by I. Sparber, the film featured the voices of Frank Gallop, Mae Questel, Cecil H. Roy (Casper) and Jackson Beck.
Video: 'UNESCO History'
(Friday, November 16, 1945) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was founded today at the conclusion of a conference in London.
Its purpose was to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in the United Nations Charter.
