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On This Day in Doncaster History: Donny Anniversaries

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

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