24 August

History of the Doctor Who Universe

 * 79 - The Doctor causes Mount Vesuvius to erupt in order to kill the Pyrovile. The whole population of Pompeii is wiped out, except for one family. (DW:The Fires of Pompeii)

History of Doctor Who

 * 1924 - Jimmy Gardner born
 * 1968 - The Dominators Episode 3 First Broadcast