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Thursday 9th November 2000 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1411: Richard Plantagenet, claimant to the English throne, born in Conisbrough. 1811: Famous actress Sarah Siddons plays the first of several dates at Doncaster's Theatre Royal. 2002: Doncaster Rovers saviour John Ryan sold his cosmetic surgery business Transform for £20m. 2009: Demolition of Doncaster Odeon on Hallgate begins, before a new £10m casino development starts. 2011: Doncaster's Superbike Racer Jamie Toseland announces his retirement from racing. 2011: Doncaster Rovers sack manager Sean O'Driscoll and immediately hire Dean Saunders. 2011: Dean Saunders first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, with a 1-0 win at home to Crystal Palace. 2013: Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan resigns from the board.

WHATS ON ANNIVERSARIES 21 Years Ago Today Doncaster owner John Ryan became the oldest player to turn out for a professional British club (52years 11months). 37 Years Ago Today Wheatley Hills and page 3 glamour model Lindsey Strutt was born.» 114 Years Ago Today First fatality on the North Bridge when a driver was thrown from his cart pulling a sheep truck. 118 Years Ago Today Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein arrives in Doncaster.» 303 Years Ago Today Cantley Bred champion thoroughbred racehorse the Flying Childers wins his first race.»