1861

Events

 * The American Civil War began. The War Lords kidnapped several soldiers from this conflict for use in their war games. (DW: The War Games)
 * The Malicious Damage Act, which covered lighthouses, was passed. (DW: Horror of Fang Rock)
 * Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband of Queen Victoria of Britain, dies. (REF: Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia)