1948

July - August

 * The Doctor attends the Summer Olympic Games (held in London) twice he enjoyed it so much. (DW: Fear Her)

Unknown date

 * As a Private in the British Army, Wilfred Mott was stationed in the British Mandate of Palestine and witnessed the end of the mandate. (DW: The End of Time)

January

 * 2 - Deborah Watling, who portrayed companion Victoria Waterfield, is born in Fulmer Chase, Buckinghamshire, England.

February

 * 1 - Elisabeth Sladen, who portrayed companion Sarah Jane Smith, is born in Liverpool, England.