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Thursday 17th June 2021 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1703: Epworth preacher and part-founder of Methodism John Wesley was born. 1945: Boxer Bruce Woodcock beats Jack London to win the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles. 1994: Doncaster-born Newcastle Utd legend Len White passed away in Huddersfield aged 64. 2004: St Georges Church is given Minster status by the Bishop of Sheffield.

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.»