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 December 9th 2016
Friday 9th December 2016
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1907: Comedian Stan Laurel performed in Mexborough at the Prince of Wales theatre, and stayed overnight at the Montagu Arms.
1942: Scottish Leeds Utd legend and Doncaster Rovers manager Billy Bremner was born in Stirling.
1985: Stainforth wrestler Jack 'The Doncaster Panther' Pye passed away in Blackpool
2006: New stainless steel chimney at DRI erected.
2012: Doncaster's Superbike Racer Jamie Toseland marries singer Katie Melua.
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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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