Overview
The Doctor Who record presents a sequence of public crises, encounters, and recoveries that shape Earth and its place in a wider universe. These events are observed through news reports, government files, and eyewitness accounts, forming a timeline that can be anchored to specific years even when the causes remain unclear. From unusual activity in London in 1963 to later global and interplanetary incidents, each entry reflects a moment when the ordinary flow of history is interrupted and then restored. The focus remains on what institutions can confirm, such as evacuations, emergency responses, and unexplained phenomena that leave a measurable impact.
As the timeline progresses, patterns emerge in how these events are managed and understood. By 2005, repeated incidents force authorities to formalise responses and develop protocols for situations that defy conventional explanation. The years around 2010 mark a period of rapid escalation, with overlapping crises and leadership transitions that draw wider attention. Later entries in 2013, 2018, and 2022 continue to document large scale events that affect multiple regions, often leading to temporary alliances or coordinated responses. By 2023, these occurrences are no longer isolated, but part of an ongoing pattern recognised at the highest levels.
This hub presents the timeline as a structured record of what can be publicly verified. It avoids speculation about unseen causes and focuses instead on dates, locations, and outcomes. Read in order, the entries show how repeated disruptions gradually reshape policy, awareness, and expectations, turning isolated incidents into a recognised part of modern history.
Key Timeline Records
When does An Unearthly Child happen in Doctor Who? (1963)
The first recorded incident centred on a London school and nearby scrapyard in 1963.
Open event →When does Rose happen in Doctor Who? (2005)
A major incident in London in 2005 signals a renewed period of activity.
Open event →When does The End of Time happen in Doctor Who? (2010)
Events around the turn of 2009 to 2010 lead to a significant transition.
Open event →When does The Eleventh Hour happen in Doctor Who? (2010)
An incident in Leadworth marks the beginning of a new phase in 2010.
Open event →When does The Day of the Doctor happen in Doctor Who? (2013)
A major convergence of events in London is recorded in 2013.
Open event →When does The Woman Who Fell to Earth happen in Doctor Who? (2018)
An arrival event in Sheffield marks a new sequence of incidents in 2018.
Open event →When does The Power of the Doctor happen in Doctor Who? (2022)
Global scale activity in 2022 results in another recorded transition.
Open event →When do the 60th Anniversary specials happen in Doctor Who? (2023)
Multiple linked events in 2023 mark a significant anniversary period.
Open event →FAQ
When does Doctor Who begin in timeline order?
The earliest widely recorded event takes place in 1963. This year serves as the starting point for the modern public record of Doctor Who related incidents.
Are all Doctor Who events set in chronological order?
No. Events occur across time and space, but this timeline uses Earth years to organise them. This provides a consistent way to track what can be publicly observed and verified.