1948

History of the Doctor Who Universe
The year that the olympic games had last been held in britain before the 30th olympiad in 2012. The Doctor sat through it twice, he enjoyed so much.

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.