117 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.»
240 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 April 23rd 2026
Thursday 23rd April 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1743: Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, was born in Marham.
1995: The Dons played their last game at Tattersfield.
2013: A shiny plaque is erected in Mexborough at the childhood home of poet Ted Hughes.
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117 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.»
240 Years Ago Today
Major General Anthony St Leger, soldier, MP and founder of the horse race, passed away.
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