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:

4th February 1861	Mexborough Co-operative Society first formed, at the home of James Simpson.
5th February 1986	Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp born in Sheffield.
5th February 1955	Tough Doncaster Rovers midfielder Alan Little (Animal) was born.
5th February 1915	The Doncaster Tramways was extended to Warmsworth.
6th February 1958	Doncaster born Manchester United footballer David Pegg died in the Munich air disaster.
6th February 1931	England and Yorkshire cricketing legend Freddie Trueman was born in Stainton.
7th February 1910	North Bridge officially opened for vehicle traffic only.
7th February 1910	Everton goalkeeper Ted Sagar was born and grew up in Thorne.
8th February 1975	Manager Stan Anderson's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, home to Torquay.
9th February 1709	John Wesley's rescued from a raging fire at his home at Epworth Rectory.»

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