Thursday 5th February 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1915: The Doncaster Tramways was extended to Warmsworth.
1955: Tough Doncaster Rovers midfielder Alan Little (Animal) was born.
1963: The Beatles play The Gaumont in Doncaster.
1986: Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp born in Sheffield.
2002: Martin Winter elected as Mayor of Doncaster.
2002: Denaby United play their last game (for 9 years) after 107 years of football.
2002: Fastest rugby league hat trick scored is 6 min 54 sec by Chris Thorman for Huddersfield Giants against Doncaster Dragons in Doncaster.
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23 Years Ago Today
Mexborough radio presenter Tony Capstick was sacked by Radio Sheffield.»
63 Years Ago Today
The Flying Scotsman pulled its last train for British Railways after being bought by Doncaster businessman Alan Peglar.
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