Friday 28th April 2017 12:00 Spring Afternoon Racing On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1775: The first stone of the Theatre Royal was laid, being designed by William Lindley. 1841: Doncaster mayor Isaac Morley becomes Knight Bachelor. 2005: Doncaster Robin Hood Airport opened with it's first flight to Majorca. 2005: A construction worker was injured in the build of the new Frenchgate Interchange when part of a roof collapsed on him.

TODAY IN DONCASTER WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH   April 2018   S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30             May 2018   S M T W T F S     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31     ANNIVERSARIES 15 Years Ago Today Doncaster owner John Ryan became the oldest player to turn out for a professional British club (52years 11months). 31 Years Ago Today Wheatley Hills and page 3 glamour model Lindsey Strutt was born.» 108 Years Ago Today First fatality on the North Bridge when a driver was thrown from his cart pulling a sheep truck. 112 Years Ago Today Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein arrives in Doncaster.» 297 Years Ago Today Cantley Bred champion thoroughbred racehorse the Flying Childers wins his first race.» Receive anniversaries by email.   NEXT DONCASTER ROVERS GAME NEXT DONCASTER RACECOURSE MEET SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS If you have a Doncaster event, gig, course, workshop or other happening submit it for free here »