17 December

History of the Doctor Who Universe

 * 1843 - Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is first published. Dickens will be giving a free recitation of his story in 1869 Cardiff when he meets the Doctor and Rose during the events of "The Unquiet Dead."

History of Doctor Who

 * 1929 - Jacqueline Hill is born.


 * 1966 - The Highlanders Episode 1 First Broadcast


 * 1977 - The Sun Makers Episode 4 First Broadcast