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Friday 19th August 2016 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1879: Doncaster Rovers were founded at the Guildhall. 1933: 1950's actor Brian Roper was born in Doncaster. 1941: RAF fly prosthetic leg to prisoner of war pilot Douglas Bader. 1961: Doncaster Rovers player coach/manager Danny Malloy's first game in charge, away at Gillingham. 1989: Manager Billy Bremner's first game back in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Exeter. 2000: Manager Steve Wignall's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, against Nuneaton Borough. 2012: The last 2 cooling towers at Thorpe Marsh Power Station is spectacularly demolished.

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.»