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==Holidays and observances== | ==Holidays and observances== | ||
31 [[October]] was widely known as [[Halloween]] on [[Earth]]. A guide for [[time travel]]lers advised that one check that [[trick-or-treater]]s were [[children]] in [[costume]]s, warning that they may be short [[alien]] [[invader]]s. ([[PROSE]]: | 31 [[October]] was widely known as [[Halloween]] on [[Earth]]. A guide for [[time travel]]lers advised that one check that [[trick-or-treater]]s were [[children]] in [[costume]]s, warning that they may be short [[alien]] [[invader]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Time Traveller's Diary (novel)}}) | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
In [[1938]], [[Orson Welles]] broadcast a [[radio]] play adaptation of [[H. G. Wells]]' novel ''[[The War of the Worlds]]'', convincing certain members of the [[America]]n population that [[Mars]] had really invaded. The [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Charlotte Pollard|Charley]] were present for the broadcast. ([[AUDIO]]: | In [[1938]], [[Orson Welles]] broadcast a [[radio]] play adaptation of [[H. G. Wells]]' novel ''[[The War of the Worlds]]'', convincing certain members of the [[America]]n population that [[Mars]] had really invaded. The [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Charlotte Pollard|Charley]] were present for the broadcast. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Invaders from Mars (audio story)}}) | ||
The [[Fifth Doctor]] and [[Nyssa]] went to [[London]] in [[1963]] to watch [[the Beatles]] exiting a [[plane]]. Much to the Doctor's surprise, though, it wasn't the Beatles that emerged — but [[the Common Men]], just returning from a tour in [[Sweden]]. When Nyssa pinned down a man with an [[impulse laser]], he escaped by [[matter dematerialisation device]], taking her with him. | The [[Fifth Doctor]] and [[Nyssa]] went to [[London]] in [[1963]] to watch [[the Beatles]] exiting a [[plane]]. Much to the Doctor's surprise, though, it wasn't the Beatles that emerged — but [[the Common Men]], just returning from a tour in [[Sweden]]. When Nyssa pinned down a man with an [[impulse laser]], he escaped by [[matter dematerialisation device]], taking her with him. | ||
At a meeting with the music group in a [[bar]], they revealed that much of their success came from other groups being forced to attend [[national service]]. Confused since national service was ''supposed'' to end in [[1960]], the Doctor tried to bring [[Rita (Fanfare for the Common Men)|Rita]] to [[1957]], but it was [[time-lock]]ed. He therefore returned her to this day, and they researched where the Beatles were in this [[Alternate timeline|altered timeline]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | At a meeting with the music group in a [[bar]], they revealed that much of their success came from other groups being forced to attend [[national service]]. Confused since national service was ''supposed'' to end in [[1960]], the Doctor tried to bring [[Rita (Fanfare for the Common Men)|Rita]] to [[1957]], but it was [[time-lock]]ed. He therefore returned her to this day, and they researched where the Beatles were in this [[Alternate timeline|altered timeline]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|1963: Fanfare for the Common Men (audio story)}}) | ||
In [[2008]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]] attended an unusually creepy Halloween celebration in the [[New England]] town of [[Blackwood Falls]], during which the [[Hervoken]] tried to take over the town. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[2008]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Martha Jones]] attended an unusually creepy Halloween celebration in the [[New England]] town of [[Blackwood Falls]], during which the [[Hervoken]] tried to take over the town. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Forever Autumn (novel)}}) Meanwhile, across the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]], [[Torchwood Three]] were busy dealing with [[alien]] predators, as was true of most days. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Pack Animals (novel)}}) | ||
In [[2009]], a special live episode of ''[[Scared Stiff]]'' aired on [[Breezy-TV]]. During the episode, the [[Gelth]] attempted to pass through a [[rift]] in [[Space-time continuum|space and time]] which had opened in [[Ratchett Abbey]], [[Cheltenham]]. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[2009]], a special live episode of ''[[Scared Stiff]]'' aired on [[Breezy-TV]]. During the episode, the [[Gelth]] attempted to pass through a [[rift]] in [[Space-time continuum|space and time]] which had opened in [[Ratchett Abbey]], [[Cheltenham]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Scared Stiff (short story)}}) | ||
In [[2015]], the ''[[Doctor Who ( | In [[2015]], the ''[[Doctor Who (in-universe)|Doctor Who]]'' episode ''[[The Zygon Invasion]]'' aired on [[BBC One]] at 8:15pm. ([[WC]]: {{cs|The Zygon Isolation (webcast)}}) | ||
In [[2021]], [[food bank]] volunteer [[Dan Lewis]] was captured by [[Karvanista]] to save him from [[the Flux]]. He was subsequently saved by the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] and [[Yasmin Khan]]. ([[TV]]: | In [[2021]], [[food bank]] volunteer [[Dan Lewis]] was captured by [[Karvanista]] to save him from [[the Flux]]. He was subsequently saved by the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] and [[Yasmin Khan]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Halloween Apocalypse (TV story)}}) The "[[Three Minute Eclipse]]" occurred when the [[Lupar]]i created a shield around the Earth. ([[TV]]: {{cs|War of the Sontarans (TV story)}}) | ||
==Births and deaths== | ==Births and deaths== | ||
In [[1913]], [[Celia Doras]] died at the age of three. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[1913]], [[Celia Doras]] died at the age of three. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Just War (novel)}}) | ||
In [[1926]], [[Harry Houdini]] died in [[Detroit]]. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[1926]], [[Harry Houdini]] died in [[Detroit]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Who-Dini? (short story)}}) | ||
According to some accounts, [[Bernice Summerfield]] died on 31 October [[2599]], in the catacombs of a cathedral on [[Vremnya]], and was buried there. However, as similar [[tomb]]s were also seen on [[Mars]] and in the [[Kalkravian asteroid belt]], Benny herself, undercover in the [[46th century]], questioned the validity of this version of history. ([[PROSE]]: | According to some accounts, [[Bernice Summerfield]] died on 31 October [[2599]], in the catacombs of a cathedral on [[Vremnya]], and was buried there. However, as similar [[tomb]]s were also seen on [[Mars]] and in the [[Kalkravian asteroid belt]], Benny herself, undercover in the [[46th century]], questioned the validity of this version of history. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Paydirt (short story)}}) | ||
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31 October was a date. It was celebrated as Halloween on Earth.
Holidays and observances
31 October was widely known as Halloween on Earth. A guide for time travellers advised that one check that trick-or-treaters were children in costumes, warning that they may be short alien invaders. (PROSE: Time Traveller's Diary [+]Loading...["Time Traveller's Diary (novel)"])
Events
In 1938, Orson Welles broadcast a radio play adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel The War of the Worlds, convincing certain members of the American population that Mars had really invaded. The Eighth Doctor and Charley were present for the broadcast. (AUDIO: Invaders from Mars [+]Loading...["Invaders from Mars (audio story)"])
The Fifth Doctor and Nyssa went to London in 1963 to watch the Beatles exiting a plane. Much to the Doctor's surprise, though, it wasn't the Beatles that emerged — but the Common Men, just returning from a tour in Sweden. When Nyssa pinned down a man with an impulse laser, he escaped by matter dematerialisation device, taking her with him.
At a meeting with the music group in a bar, they revealed that much of their success came from other groups being forced to attend national service. Confused since national service was supposed to end in 1960, the Doctor tried to bring Rita to 1957, but it was time-locked. He therefore returned her to this day, and they researched where the Beatles were in this altered timeline. (AUDIO: 1963: Fanfare for the Common Men [+]Loading...["1963: Fanfare for the Common Men (audio story)"])
In 2008, the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones attended an unusually creepy Halloween celebration in the New England town of Blackwood Falls, during which the Hervoken tried to take over the town. (PROSE: Forever Autumn [+]Loading...["Forever Autumn (novel)"]) Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Torchwood Three were busy dealing with alien predators, as was true of most days. (PROSE: Pack Animals [+]Loading...["Pack Animals (novel)"])
In 2009, a special live episode of Scared Stiff aired on Breezy-TV. During the episode, the Gelth attempted to pass through a rift in space and time which had opened in Ratchett Abbey, Cheltenham. (PROSE: Scared Stiff [+]Loading...["Scared Stiff (short story)"])
In 2015, the Doctor Who episode The Zygon Invasion aired on BBC One at 8:15pm. (WC: The Zygon Isolation [+]Loading...["The Zygon Isolation (webcast)"])
In 2021, food bank volunteer Dan Lewis was captured by Karvanista to save him from the Flux. He was subsequently saved by the Thirteenth Doctor and Yasmin Khan. (TV: The Halloween Apocalypse [+]Loading...["The Halloween Apocalypse (TV story)"]) The "Three Minute Eclipse" occurred when the Lupari created a shield around the Earth. (TV: War of the Sontarans [+]Loading...["War of the Sontarans (TV story)"])
Births and deaths
In 1913, Celia Doras died at the age of three. (PROSE: Just War [+]Loading...["Just War (novel)"])
In 1926, Harry Houdini died in Detroit. (PROSE: Who-Dini? [+]Loading...["Who-Dini? (short story)"])
According to some accounts, Bernice Summerfield died on 31 October 2599, in the catacombs of a cathedral on Vremnya, and was buried there. However, as similar tombs were also seen on Mars and in the Kalkravian asteroid belt, Benny herself, undercover in the 46th century, questioned the validity of this version of history. (PROSE: Paydirt [+]Loading...["Paydirt (short story)"])
