1872

February

 * 3 - Joseph Sundvik died. (TV: The Curse of Fenric)

Unknown dates

 * The Mary Celeste was discovered in the Atlantic Ocean, completely abandoned. There were conflicting accounts of the fate of the crew and passengers. (TV: The Chase, PROSE: The Mystery of the Marie Celeste, COMIC: A Stitch in Time)
 * The Fourth Doctor and Leela visited Easter Island. (PROSE: Eye of Heaven)