Daily Archives: November 16, 2025

‘Trapped in the Closet’ episode airs on ‘South Park’ 20 years ago this hour (Nov 16 2005)


Video: 'SOUTH PARK - Trapped In The Closet [REACTION] - Season 9 Episode 12'

(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. Continue reading ‘Trapped in the Closet’ episode airs on ‘South Park’ 20 years ago this hour (Nov 16 2005)

‘We Built This City’ by Starship peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 1985)

(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). Continue reading ‘We Built This City’ by Starship peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 1985)

Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot begins 60 years ago today (Nov 16 1965)


Video: 'The Monkees ( 1966) Unaired Pilot Episode'

(Tuesday, November 16, 1965) — Filming for The Monkees TV pilot, a situation comedy about four young men trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers, starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, began today in San Diego and Los Angeles; filming continued through Nov. 24, 1965. Continue reading Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot begins 60 years ago today (Nov 16 1965)

‘You Belong to the City’ by Glenn Frey peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 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. Continue reading ‘You Belong to the City’ by Glenn Frey peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 16 1985)

Casper debuts in ‘The Friendly Ghost’ 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)


Video: 'The Friendly Ghost restored'

(Friday, November 16, 1945)The Friendly Ghost, an animated short featuring the debut of Casper, was released today by Paramount’s cartoon division. Continue reading Casper debuts in ‘The Friendly Ghost’ 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) founded 80 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. Continue reading United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) founded 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)