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NASA launches the Nimbus 5 satellite, designed to observe weather patterns from orbit and test new weather and climate detection technologies. Launched into a polar orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Nimbus 5 includes newly-developed experiments to examine Earth in the microwave and infrared portions of the spectrum.
NBC airs the 13th episode of the supernatural anthology series Ghost Story, produced by 1960s horror movie mogul William Castle and starring Sebastian Cabot. Angie Dickinson and Madlyn Rhue guest star. 
The 24th episode of The Sixth Sense airs on ABC, starring Gary Collins. Meg Foster (Cagney & Lacey) guest stars; Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica) appears in one of his earliest screen roles.
NBC airs the 38th episode of Night Gallery, an anthology series of original short plays and short story adaptations hosted by Rod Serling. Burgess Meredith guest stars.
NBC airs the 11th episode of Leslie Steven’s “spy-fi” series Search, starring Hugh O’Brian and Burgess Meredith. Mark Lenard (Star Trek) guest stars.
NBC airs the 14th episode of the supernatural anthology series Ghost Story, produced by 1960s horror movie mogul William Castle and starring Sebastian Cabot. Patricia Neal and Craig Stevens guest star. This is the final episode to air under the “Ghost Story” banner; the series will be retitled Circle Of Fear when it returns to the schedule in 1973.
The 25th and final episode of The Sixth Sense airs on ABC, starring Gary Collins. Percy Rodrigues (Star Trek), Tom Bosley (Happy Days), and Frank Ashmore (V) guest star.
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NBC airs the 39th episode of Night Gallery, an anthology series of original short plays and short story adaptations hosted by Rod Serling. Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek) guest stars.
In the British tradition of scary stories on Christmas, and hearkening back to the early days of BBC science fiction, BBC2 airs The Stone Tape, written by Nigel Kneale (Quatermass) and starring Michael Bryant, Jane Asher, and Iain Cuthbertson (Children Of The Stones). The production leaves a lasting impression upon its viewers.
The 330th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This is the series’ first “multi-Doctor” celebratory story, featuring Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor, with appearances by William Hartnell as the first Doctor (though Hartnell’s participation in the story has been significantly reduced due to his failing health; he never appears on set with his successors, appearing only in pre-recorded film inserts). Stephen Thorne guest stars as Omega. Oddly, given the timing of this episode’s broadcast, the “tenth anniversary story” begins airing closer to the ninth anniversary of Doctor Who’s premiere than its tenth.
NBC airs the 12th episode of Leslie Steven’s “spy-fi” series Search, starring Tony Franciosa and Burgess Meredith. Diana Hyland and Cheryl Ladd guest star.
NBC airs the 15th episode of the supernatural anthology series Circle Of Fear (previously known as Ghost Story), produced by 1960s horror movie mogul William Castle. Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun, and Gene Nelson star. As of this episode, the series no longer opens and closes each episode with framing segments starring Sebastian Cabot.
The 331st episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This is the series’ first “multi-Doctor” celebratory story, featuring Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor, with appearances by William Hartnell as the first Doctor (though Hartnell’s participation in the story has been significantly reduced due to his failing health; he never appears on set with his successors, appearing only in pre-recorded film inserts). Stephen Thorne guest stars as Omega.
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The Soviet Union launches unmanned space probe Luna 21 toward the moon, carrying the Lunokhod 2 robotic rover. Like Lunokhod 1, this rover is solar-powered and can operate independently of its lander, though ground controllers push this vehicle further. Five months into its mission, Lunokhod is driven into a crater from which it is unable to escape; the mission is declared over a month later. This mission is not intended to return lunar soil samples to Earth.
Electric Light Orchestra‘s second album is released in the UK, featuring the single “Roll Over Beethoven” and ELO’s longest song ever, “Kuiama,” clocking in at over 11 minutes.
NBC airs the 13th episode of Leslie Steven’s “spy-fi” series Search, starring Doug McClure and Burgess Meredith. Antoinette Bower guest stars.
NBC airs the 16th episode of the supernatural anthology series Circle Of Fear (previously known as Ghost Story). Kim Darby and Martin Sheen star.
The 332nd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This is the series’ first “multi-Doctor” celebratory story, featuring Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor, with appearances by William Hartnell as the first Doctor (though Hartnell’s participation in the story has been significantly reduced due to his failing health; he never appears on set with his successors, appearing only in pre-recorded film inserts). Stephen Thorne guest stars as Omega.
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NBC airs the 40th episode of Night Gallery, an anthology series of original short plays and short story adaptations hosted by Rod Serling. Geraldine Page and Leif Erickson guest star.
NBC airs the 17th episode of the supernatural anthology series Circle Of Fear (previously known as Ghost Story). Frank Converse and Tyne Daly star in an episode written by D.C. Fontana and Harlan Ellison.
The 333rd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This is the series’ first “multi-Doctor” celebratory story, featuring Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor, with appearances by William Hartnell as the first Doctor (though Hartnell’s participation in the story has been significantly reduced due to his failing health; he never appears on set with his successors, appearing only in pre-recorded film inserts). Stephen Thorne guest stars as Omega.
This timeline entry leads to an entry covering this entire Doctor Who serial; there are plans to write new episodic entries in the future. You can support this effort!
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NBC airs the 14th episode of Leslie Steven’s “spy-fi” series Search, starring Tony Franciosa and Burgess Meredith. Annette O’Toole guest stars.
NBC airs the 18th episode of the supernatural anthology series Circle Of Fear (previously known as Ghost Story). Barry Nelson and Susan Dey star.
The 334th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Jon Pertwee’s “Navy Lark” co-star Tenniel Evans guest stars, and making his first Doctor Who appearance is Ian Marter.
NBC airs the 15th episode of Leslie Steven’s “spy-fi” series Search, starring Doug McClure and Burgess Meredith. Peter Mark Richman guest stars.
NBC airs the 19th episode of the supernatural anthology series Circle Of Fear (previously known as Ghost Story). Shirley Knight Hopkins and Neva Patterson star.
The 335th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Jon Pertwee’s “Navy Lark” co-star Tenniel Evans guest stars, and making his first Doctor Who appearance is Ian Marter.
This timeline entry leads to an entry covering this entire Doctor Who serial; there are plans to write new episodic entries in the future. You can support this effort!
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NBC airs the 16th episode of Leslie Steven’s “spy-fi” series Search, starring Hugh O’Brian and Burgess Meredith. Ed Nelson and Anne Francis guest star.
The 336th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Jon Pertwee’s “Navy Lark” co-star Tenniel Evans guest stars, and making his first Doctor Who appearance is Ian Marter.
This timeline entry leads to an entry covering this entire Doctor Who serial; there are plans to write new episodic entries in the future. You can support this effort!
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NBC airs the 17th episode of Leslie Steven’s “spy-fi” series Search, starring Tony Franciosa and Burgess Meredith. Craig Stevens guest stars.