November 23, 1963

1963-11-23 17:16 UTC

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Doctor Who begins

The first episode airs on the BBC the day after Kennedy is killed.
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When exactly did doctor who begins take place?
It is recorded at 1963-11-23 17:16 UTC — November 23, 1963 in Coordinated Universal Time. Every minute in this registry is stored in UTC so it reads the same anywhere in the world.
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