2040

History of the Doctor Who Universe

 * Around this year the Doctor helps the Draconians with a space plague.


 * The events of all the short stories of Short Trips: 2040 take place at this time.


 * Earth is hit by "appalling storm conditions", affecting agriculture. (DW: The Waters of Mars) This is likely the excuse used by the authorities to cover up the attempted Martian invasion. (DW: The Seeds of Death)


 * Capt Stewart Huston is assassinated by Salox Empier along with other soldiers in the Salox war.