30 Years Ago Today
The Doncaster Rovers Belles win the FA Cup Final, beating Knowsley United 1-0
82 Years Ago Today
Disaster at Barnburgh Colliery after earth tremor kills 4 and seals 14 underground, to be later dramatically rescued.»
113 Years Ago Today
Mexborough's Heavyweight Boxing Champion Iron William Hague loses his title to Billy Wells.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on October 15th 2000
Sunday 15th October 2000
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1909: The pioneering Windham Tractor Monoplane is broken by pilot Captain Walter George Windham when he sits in it.
1942: The badge of HMS Lightning, Doncaster's adopted warship, is presented to Doncaster Council.
1968: Intake teacher John Sherwood wins a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles at the Mexico Olympics.
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30 Years Ago Today
The Doncaster Rovers Belles win the FA Cup Final, beating Knowsley United 1-0
82 Years Ago Today
Disaster at Barnburgh Colliery after earth tremor kills 4 and seals 14 underground, to be later dramatically rescued.»
113 Years Ago Today
Mexborough's Heavyweight Boxing Champion Iron William Hague loses his title to Billy Wells.»
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