Today in Simpsons Screenshots
@todaysimpsons.bsky.social
A frame captured from any episode (or movie, or promotional animation, or crossover material) of The Simpsons encapsulates something of significance related to today's date.
~ November 29 ~
1972: Atari releases the arcade game "Pong".
1972: Atari releases the arcade game "Pong".
November 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
~ November 29 ~
1972: Atari releases the arcade game "Pong".
1972: Atari releases the arcade game "Pong".
~ November 28 ~
1895: America's first automobile race takes place, with 6 cars racing from Chicago to Evanston and back, 55 miles in total. Frank Duryea wins, averaging 7 mph.
1895: America's first automobile race takes place, with 6 cars racing from Chicago to Evanston and back, 55 miles in total. Frank Duryea wins, averaging 7 mph.
November 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
~ November 28 ~
1895: America's first automobile race takes place, with 6 cars racing from Chicago to Evanston and back, 55 miles in total. Frank Duryea wins, averaging 7 mph.
1895: America's first automobile race takes place, with 6 cars racing from Chicago to Evanston and back, 55 miles in total. Frank Duryea wins, averaging 7 mph.
~ November 27 ~
2013: Disney's animated film "Frozen" is released.
2013: Disney's animated film "Frozen" is released.
November 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
~ November 27 ~
2013: Disney's animated film "Frozen" is released.
2013: Disney's animated film "Frozen" is released.
~ November 26 ~
1948: The first Polaroid camera is sold. (The Land Camera model 95, only US$89.75!)
1948: The first Polaroid camera is sold. (The Land Camera model 95, only US$89.75!)
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
~ November 26 ~
1948: The first Polaroid camera is sold. (The Land Camera model 95, only US$89.75!)
1948: The first Polaroid camera is sold. (The Land Camera model 95, only US$89.75!)
~ November 25 ~
Happy 85th Birthday, Woody Woodpecker!
In 1940, Walter Lantz's Woody Woodpecker character makes his debut appearance in the animated short "Knock Knock". Lantz had been irritated by a woodpecker pecking the roof of his cabin, so he created Woody as an antagonist out of spite.
Happy 85th Birthday, Woody Woodpecker!
In 1940, Walter Lantz's Woody Woodpecker character makes his debut appearance in the animated short "Knock Knock". Lantz had been irritated by a woodpecker pecking the roof of his cabin, so he created Woody as an antagonist out of spite.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
~ November 25 ~
Happy 85th Birthday, Woody Woodpecker!
In 1940, Walter Lantz's Woody Woodpecker character makes his debut appearance in the animated short "Knock Knock". Lantz had been irritated by a woodpecker pecking the roof of his cabin, so he created Woody as an antagonist out of spite.
Happy 85th Birthday, Woody Woodpecker!
In 1940, Walter Lantz's Woody Woodpecker character makes his debut appearance in the animated short "Knock Knock". Lantz had been irritated by a woodpecker pecking the roof of his cabin, so he created Woody as an antagonist out of spite.
~ November 24 ~
2007: Australian Prime Minister John Howard loses his seat in the Federal Election.
2007: Australian Prime Minister John Howard loses his seat in the Federal Election.
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
~ November 24 ~
2007: Australian Prime Minister John Howard loses his seat in the Federal Election.
2007: Australian Prime Minister John Howard loses his seat in the Federal Election.
~ November 23 ~
1889: The debut of the first jukebox - the "nickel-in-the-slot phonograph" - at the Palais Royale Saloon, San Francisco. Its songs were recorded on wax cylinders, and it could only be loaded with one cylinder at a time. But it was still popular enough to catch on.
1889: The debut of the first jukebox - the "nickel-in-the-slot phonograph" - at the Palais Royale Saloon, San Francisco. Its songs were recorded on wax cylinders, and it could only be loaded with one cylinder at a time. But it was still popular enough to catch on.
November 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
~ November 23 ~
1889: The debut of the first jukebox - the "nickel-in-the-slot phonograph" - at the Palais Royale Saloon, San Francisco. Its songs were recorded on wax cylinders, and it could only be loaded with one cylinder at a time. But it was still popular enough to catch on.
1889: The debut of the first jukebox - the "nickel-in-the-slot phonograph" - at the Palais Royale Saloon, San Francisco. Its songs were recorded on wax cylinders, and it could only be loaded with one cylinder at a time. But it was still popular enough to catch on.
~ November 22 ~
1963: Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as the 36th US President after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
1963: Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as the 36th US President after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
November 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
~ November 22 ~
1963: Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as the 36th US President after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
1963: Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as the 36th US President after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
~ November 21 ~
2019: The Cybertruck is launched.
2019: The Cybertruck is launched.
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
~ November 21 ~
2019: The Cybertruck is launched.
2019: The Cybertruck is launched.
~ November 20 ~
1866: The US patent for a yo-yo (then called a whirligig or bandalore, as was the style at the time) is issued to James L. Haven and Charles Hettrick of Cincinnati, Ohio.
1866: The US patent for a yo-yo (then called a whirligig or bandalore, as was the style at the time) is issued to James L. Haven and Charles Hettrick of Cincinnati, Ohio.
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
~ November 20 ~
1866: The US patent for a yo-yo (then called a whirligig or bandalore, as was the style at the time) is issued to James L. Haven and Charles Hettrick of Cincinnati, Ohio.
1866: The US patent for a yo-yo (then called a whirligig or bandalore, as was the style at the time) is issued to James L. Haven and Charles Hettrick of Cincinnati, Ohio.
~ November 19 ~
1863: President Abraham Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address. (The one that opens with "Four score and seven years ago...")
1863: President Abraham Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address. (The one that opens with "Four score and seven years ago...")
November 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
~ November 19 ~
1863: President Abraham Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address. (The one that opens with "Four score and seven years ago...")
1863: President Abraham Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address. (The one that opens with "Four score and seven years ago...")
~ November 18 ~
1928: "Steamboat Willie", the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, is released.
1928: "Steamboat Willie", the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, is released.
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
~ November 18 ~
1928: "Steamboat Willie", the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, is released.
1928: "Steamboat Willie", the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, is released.
~ November 17 ~
1973: President Richard Nixon proclaims unto 400 Associated Press managing editors "I am not a crook."
1973: President Richard Nixon proclaims unto 400 Associated Press managing editors "I am not a crook."
November 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
~ November 17 ~
1973: President Richard Nixon proclaims unto 400 Associated Press managing editors "I am not a crook."
1973: President Richard Nixon proclaims unto 400 Associated Press managing editors "I am not a crook."
~ November 16 ~
1581: Tsar Ivan the Terrible attacks his son and heir, Ivan Ivanovich, with a scepter. This results in the son's death three days later.
1581: Tsar Ivan the Terrible attacks his son and heir, Ivan Ivanovich, with a scepter. This results in the son's death three days later.
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
~ November 16 ~
1581: Tsar Ivan the Terrible attacks his son and heir, Ivan Ivanovich, with a scepter. This results in the son's death three days later.
1581: Tsar Ivan the Terrible attacks his son and heir, Ivan Ivanovich, with a scepter. This results in the son's death three days later.
~ November 15 ~
1926: NBC (The National Broadcasting Company) launches, with a radio network of 24 stations across the USA.
1926: NBC (The National Broadcasting Company) launches, with a radio network of 24 stations across the USA.
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
~ November 15 ~
1926: NBC (The National Broadcasting Company) launches, with a radio network of 24 stations across the USA.
1926: NBC (The National Broadcasting Company) launches, with a radio network of 24 stations across the USA.
~ November 14 ~
1922: The BBC (British Broadcasting Company) begins daily radio broadcasts.
1922: The BBC (British Broadcasting Company) begins daily radio broadcasts.
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
~ November 14 ~
1922: The BBC (British Broadcasting Company) begins daily radio broadcasts.
1922: The BBC (British Broadcasting Company) begins daily radio broadcasts.
~ November 13 ~
1997: After preview performances, "The Lion King" (musical) officially opens on Broadway.
1997: After preview performances, "The Lion King" (musical) officially opens on Broadway.
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
~ November 13 ~
1997: After preview performances, "The Lion King" (musical) officially opens on Broadway.
1997: After preview performances, "The Lion King" (musical) officially opens on Broadway.
~ November 12 ~
1859: Jules Léotard performs the first flying trapeze circus act in Paris.
(The one-piece costume that he designed for wearing while performing these acts - to maximise agility and also show off his physique - is named after him.)
1859: Jules Léotard performs the first flying trapeze circus act in Paris.
(The one-piece costume that he designed for wearing while performing these acts - to maximise agility and also show off his physique - is named after him.)
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
~ November 12 ~
1859: Jules Léotard performs the first flying trapeze circus act in Paris.
(The one-piece costume that he designed for wearing while performing these acts - to maximise agility and also show off his physique - is named after him.)
1859: Jules Léotard performs the first flying trapeze circus act in Paris.
(The one-piece costume that he designed for wearing while performing these acts - to maximise agility and also show off his physique - is named after him.)
~ November 11 ~
1926: U.S. Route 66 is established, running from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, before terminating in Santa Monica, California.
1926: U.S. Route 66 is established, running from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, before terminating in Santa Monica, California.
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
~ November 11 ~
1926: U.S. Route 66 is established, running from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, before terminating in Santa Monica, California.
1926: U.S. Route 66 is established, running from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, before terminating in Santa Monica, California.
~ November 10 ~
1969: Sesame Street debuts!
(Today's Simpsons screenshot is not from an episode of The Simpsons - not for lack of references to Sesame Street, of which there have been many, over the years - but from Sesame Street's celebrity version of their "Monster in the Mirror" music video!)
1969: Sesame Street debuts!
(Today's Simpsons screenshot is not from an episode of The Simpsons - not for lack of references to Sesame Street, of which there have been many, over the years - but from Sesame Street's celebrity version of their "Monster in the Mirror" music video!)
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
~ November 10 ~
1969: Sesame Street debuts!
(Today's Simpsons screenshot is not from an episode of The Simpsons - not for lack of references to Sesame Street, of which there have been many, over the years - but from Sesame Street's celebrity version of their "Monster in the Mirror" music video!)
1969: Sesame Street debuts!
(Today's Simpsons screenshot is not from an episode of The Simpsons - not for lack of references to Sesame Street, of which there have been many, over the years - but from Sesame Street's celebrity version of their "Monster in the Mirror" music video!)
~ November 9 ~
1965: The northeast blackout of 1965 causes over 30 million people to lose access to electricity in parts of Ontario as well as Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont for up to 13 hours.
1965: The northeast blackout of 1965 causes over 30 million people to lose access to electricity in parts of Ontario as well as Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont for up to 13 hours.
November 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
~ November 9 ~
1965: The northeast blackout of 1965 causes over 30 million people to lose access to electricity in parts of Ontario as well as Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont for up to 13 hours.
1965: The northeast blackout of 1965 causes over 30 million people to lose access to electricity in parts of Ontario as well as Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont for up to 13 hours.
~ November 8 ~
1910: The first US patent for an “electric insect destroyer” a.k.a. "bug zapper" is issued to William H. Frost.
1910: The first US patent for an “electric insect destroyer” a.k.a. "bug zapper" is issued to William H. Frost.
November 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
~ November 8 ~
1910: The first US patent for an “electric insect destroyer” a.k.a. "bug zapper" is issued to William H. Frost.
1910: The first US patent for an “electric insect destroyer” a.k.a. "bug zapper" is issued to William H. Frost.
~ November 7 ~
1874: The first political cartoon depicting an elephant as a symbol of the Republican Party is published by Thomas Nast.
(The Democratic Party's animal representative in this particular cartoon was a fox.)
1874: The first political cartoon depicting an elephant as a symbol of the Republican Party is published by Thomas Nast.
(The Democratic Party's animal representative in this particular cartoon was a fox.)
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
~ November 7 ~
1874: The first political cartoon depicting an elephant as a symbol of the Republican Party is published by Thomas Nast.
(The Democratic Party's animal representative in this particular cartoon was a fox.)
1874: The first political cartoon depicting an elephant as a symbol of the Republican Party is published by Thomas Nast.
(The Democratic Party's animal representative in this particular cartoon was a fox.)
~ November 6 ~
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th President of the United States of America.
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th President of the United States of America.
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
~ November 6 ~
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th President of the United States of America.
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th President of the United States of America.
~ November 5 ~
1917: Lenin calls for the October Revolution.
(It might seem like he was a bit late, but this was when Russia used the Julian calendar, so it was October 25 for them.)
1917: Lenin calls for the October Revolution.
(It might seem like he was a bit late, but this was when Russia used the Julian calendar, so it was October 25 for them.)
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
~ November 5 ~
1917: Lenin calls for the October Revolution.
(It might seem like he was a bit late, but this was when Russia used the Julian calendar, so it was October 25 for them.)
1917: Lenin calls for the October Revolution.
(It might seem like he was a bit late, but this was when Russia used the Julian calendar, so it was October 25 for them.)