Context
The multi‑Doctor special intersects with 2013 London (and the Time War), anchored to 2013 here.
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Historical Record
2013 marks a convergence of past commitments and present risks. London museums, secure facilities, and airborne assets become stages in a coordinated operation that preserves lives while closing the loop on older, unfinished business. The Doctor brokers cooperation across lines that rarely meet, translating ancient grievances into modern de‑escalation.
The day matters because it reframes memory as policy. By re‑examining the premises behind a long‑shadowed conflict, participants find room for mercy without abandoning vigilance. Publicly, the capital sees only averted catastrophes and curious sky‑patterns; privately, files record a decisive act of reconciliation. Anniversaries often look backward—this one also points a way forward.
Related
When does The Eleventh Hour take place? (2010) — Timeline
When does The Woman Who Fell to Earth take place? (2018) — Timeline
FAQ
Q: When does The Day of the Doctor take place?
A: The Day of the Doctor happens in 2013 .