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History of the Doctor Who Universe

 * Sir Isaac Newton dies.


 * Thomas Gainsborough is born. He will paint a portrait of Ace that by 1988 is hanging in Windsor Castle ("Silver Nemesis"). Scaroth will also acquire some of Gainsborough's paintings ("City of Death").


 * The Doctor appears to Reinette for the first time during the events of "The Girl in the Fireplace." The Doctor noted that August was not a very good month in this year.