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Tuesday 1st November 2016 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1829: Christ Church's first public service after opening. 1915: Boyd QC actor Michael Dennison was born in Doncaster. 1937: New Honeymooner's train The Glass Age Express launched in Doncaster. 1938: 616 (South Yorkshire) fighter Squadron of the Auxiliary Air Force was formed. 1938: Newly formed No. 616 (South Yorkshire) Squadron are based at Doncaster. 1996: Brassed Off, the film about Grimethorpe Colliery Band, was released. 2011: Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp heroically scores 3 days after the tragic death of his 2 day old son. 2012: Doncaster's North Bridge is re-opened early after 10 years closed.

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.»