26 Years Ago Today
Manager Mark Weaver's final game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, at home to Colchester.
26 Years Ago Today
Funeral march from town centre to Belle Vue by supporters angry with the club's management.
360 Years Ago Today
Doncaster awarded title of 'Free Borough' by King Charles I.
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on July 12th 2016
Tuesday 12th July 2016
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1893: William Lancaster Parkinson, the last Parkinson connected with Parkinson's butterscotch company, passed away.
1907: Comedian Stan Laurel performed in Mexborough at the Prince of Wales theatre, and stayed overnight at the Montagu Arms.
1912: King George V and Queen Mary visit Woodlands to open the Model Village at Brodsworth.
1944: Doncaster-based No. 616 RAF Squadron became first in Britain to use Gloster Meteor Mk.I's fighter planes.
2007: Rugby legend Ellery Hanley becomes coach of Doncaster Rugby League Club.
2007: Nike and Hephaestus sculpture at the Keepmoat Stadium is unveiled.
2007: The last tractor rolls off the production line at International Harvester Doncaster.
2011: Singer Kelly Osbourne spots her mums wedding ring on Crimewatch after finding a thief's loot in Thorne, Doncaster.
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26 Years Ago Today
Manager Mark Weaver's final game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, at home to Colchester.
26 Years Ago Today
Funeral march from town centre to Belle Vue by supporters angry with the club's management.
360 Years Ago Today
Doncaster awarded title of 'Free Borough' by King Charles I.
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