5 July

On 5 July 1966, Ben Jackson began a five-month shore leave posting. (TV: The War Machines)

The street 5 de Julio in Buenos Aires was named after this day for unknown reasons. (TV: The Blood Line)

Behind the scenes

 * 1899 - Actor Harold Goldblatt was born.
 * 1934 - Actor Philip Madoc was born.
 * 1972 - Actress Nia Roberts was born.
 * 1991 - Doctor Who exhibition Behind the Sofa was opened.
 * 2004 - The Leisure Hive was released on Region 2 DVD.
 * 2008 - Journey's End was first broadcast on BBC One.