115 Years Ago Today Mexborough's Heavyweight boxer Iron William Hague sensationally knocks out Jim Moir in the 1st round to become England's Heavyweight Champion.»
238 Years Ago Today Major General Anthony St Leger, soldier, MP and founder of the horse race, passed away.
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on August 9th 2021
Monday 9th August 2021
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1833: Owston and Doncaster's political radical and chief druid Godfrey Higgins passed away. 1941: World War II Hero Pilot Douglas Bader was shot down by the Germans and taken prisoner. 1958: The Dearne Valley Railway between Wakefield Kirkgate and Edlington (via Ryhill, Grimethorpe, Great Houghton, Goldthorpe, Harlington and Denaby) closed. 2008: Rugby legend Ellery Hanley resigns as coach of Doncaster Rugby League Club. |
115 Years Ago Today Mexborough's Heavyweight boxer Iron William Hague sensationally knocks out Jim Moir in the 1st round to become England's Heavyweight Champion.»
238 Years Ago Today Major General Anthony St Leger, soldier, MP and founder of the horse race, passed away.
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