It all happened here on the streets of Doncaster, to the people of Donny, these are the historic events that happened here once upon a time in our history:
15th May 1923 | Footballer John Brownsword was born in Campsall and is Scunthorpe Utd's appearance record holder - 791 games. |
17th May 2006 | Doncaster's Andy Warhol - pop artist Derek Hirst passed away near Chichester after long illness.» |
17th May 2005 | Giant oval UFO spotted moving across Doncaster.» |
17th May 1975 | Jonti Pickering, creator of Weebl and Bob was born. |
18th May 2003 | A statue to John Wesley that was designed in 1853 is finally unveiled in 2003 by the Bishop of Lincoln.» |
18th May 1905 | Montagu Hospital in Mexbrough was officially opened by James Montagu. |
18th May 1733 | First record of mining in Bella Wood, Hickleton, by a Mr Pymont. |
19th May 2013 | Paul Dickov appointed manager of League 1 Champions Doncaster Rovers.» |
19th May 2002 | Fastest rugby league hat trick scored is 6 min 54 sec by Chris Thorman for Huddersfield Giants against Doncaster Dragons in Doncaster. |