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Wednesday 1st September 2021 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1966: Doncaster Rovers defender John Purcel Nicholson crashes his car in Warmsworth, he dies 2 days later, Alick Jeffrey survives. 1972: David Bowie plays at Doncaster's Rank Theatre on his Ziggy Stardust tour. 1991: The Dons Rugby team beat Nottingham City a club record 88-6 in the first game of the 3rd division of the rugby League. 2009: British and European Lightweight boxing champion Billy Thompson sadly passed away in Thurnscoe. 2012: Doncaster's Superbike Racer Jamie Toseland marries singer Katie Melua.

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.»