1899

History of the Doctor Who Universe

 * The Reverend Wainwright's father translates the Viking rune inscriptions in his church, concluding that a great evil is buried beneath its grounds. (DW: The Curse of Fenric)
 * Jack Harkness is recruited into the Torchwood Institute. (TW: Fragments)

September

 * 2 - Martin Miller, who played Kublai Khan in "Marco Polo," is born in Kremsier, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (now Kromeriz, Czech Republic).


 * 4 - Frank Crawshaw, who played Arnold Farrow in "Planet of Giants," is born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England.


 * 5 - Jack Melford, who played King Menelaus in "The Myth Makers," is born in London.