Daily Archives: November 16, 2015

‘Trapped in the Closet’ episode airs on ‘South Park’ 10 years ago this hour (Nov 16 2005)

(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.

Casper debuts in ‘The Friendly Ghost’ 70 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)


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.

UNESCO founded 70 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)


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.