1949

Doctor Who Universe

 * Honoré Lechasseur is employed by Emily Blandish to find the Doctor. (TN: The Cabinet of Light)

May

 * 13- Zoe Wanamaker, Honorary CBE who plays Lady Cassandra in The End of the World and New Earth is born in New York City.

October

 * 14 - Katy Manning, who portrayed companion Jo Grant in the original television series and also provides the voice for Iris Wildthyme is born in Guildford, Surrey.