19 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Robin Hood Airport opened with it's first flight to Majorca.
19 Years Ago Today
A construction worker was injured in the build of the new Frenchgate Interchange when part of a roof collapsed on him.
183 Years Ago Today
Doncaster mayor Isaac Morley becomes Knight Bachelor.»
249 Years Ago Today
The first stone of the Theatre Royal was laid, being designed by William Lindley.
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on August 8th 2024
Thursday 8th August 2024
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1648: Oliver Cromwell arrives in Doncaster to reinforce the siege of Pontefract while awaiting artillery to arrive.
1936: Duty Free actor Keith Barron was born in Mexborough.
1962: The Beatles were excused their regular Wednesday night spot at the Cavern club to travel 86 miles to Doncaster for a larger venue.
1991: Journalist John McCarthy is freed from 5 years as a hostage of Islamic Jihad terrorists in Lebanon, his girlfriend Jill Morrell campaigned for his release from her home in Doncaster.
1997: Doncaster's Corn Exchange re-opens after the 1994 fire.
2008: Doncaster's Taekwondo champion Sarah Stevenson takes bronze in Beijing Olympics after her opponent was controversially disqualified.
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19 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Robin Hood Airport opened with it's first flight to Majorca.
19 Years Ago Today
A construction worker was injured in the build of the new Frenchgate Interchange when part of a roof collapsed on him.
183 Years Ago Today
Doncaster mayor Isaac Morley becomes Knight Bachelor.»
249 Years Ago Today
The first stone of the Theatre Royal was laid, being designed by William Lindley.
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