Friday 6th February 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1902: The first Doncaster tram service ran from Station Road to Balby, Hexthorpe and the Racecourse.
1931: England and Yorkshire cricketing legend Freddie Trueman was born in Stainton.
1958: Doncaster born Manchester United footballer David Pegg died in the Munich air disaster.
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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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