Saturday 12th May 2018 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1926: General Strike riot at Hatfield Main as 1000 miner's go on strike - 70 arrested. 1977: Punk rockers Siouxsie and the Banshees play Doncaster Outlook. 1985: Police arrest 70+ at Hatfield Main colliery during the strike years. 2005: Doncaster MP and former chancellor Anthony Barber passed away in Suffolk. 2005: Doncaster Lakers manager Tony Miller died aged just 41. 2006: Boxer Prince Naseem Hamed was sent to Doncaster Prison for dangerous driving.

TODAY IN DONCASTER ANNIVERSARIES 8 Years Ago Today DMBC sell Earth Centre to Kingswood to build a children's centre. 9 Years Ago Today Doncaster Belles application to join the FA Women's Super League is successful. 43 Years Ago Today Comedienne and Actress Shelley Longworth was born in Doncaster Royal Infirmary.» Receive anniversaries by email.   NEXT DONCASTER ROVERS GAME TUESDAY 26TH MARCH Doncaster Rovers v Bristol Rovers NEXT DONCASTER RACECOURSE MEET SATURDAY 30TH MARCH Lincoln Raceday On Motown Moor 2019 SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS If you have a Doncaster event, gig, course, workshop or other happening submit it for free here »