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Wednesday 14th December 2016 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1887: Stephen Wade, the last of Britain's executioner's, was born in Doncaster. 1896: Doncaster Scientific Society ask at a council meeting if they can start a museum within the Old Library. 1944: DFS Founder and magnate Graham Kirkham was born in Maltby. 1963: The last Doncaster trolleybus (number 375) ran down Beckett Road. 1968: Manager Lawrie McMenemy's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, home to Wrexham. 2007: Rugby legend Ellery Hanley becomes coach of Doncaster Rugby League Club.

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.»