28 Years Ago Today
Stainforth mum Debbie Scorer sees a black triangle floating above her house.»
68 Years Ago Today
The Grand Theatre was opened as a cinema by Essoldo, with Satchmo the Great.
103 Years Ago Today
Explosion at Maltby Main Colliery kills 27 miners.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on August 9th 2026
Sunday 9th August 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1833: Owston and Doncaster's political radical and chief druid Godfrey Higgins passed away.
1941: World War II Hero Pilot Douglas Bader was shot down by the Germans and taken prisoner.
1958: The Dearne Valley Railway between Wakefield Kirkgate and Edlington (via Ryhill, Grimethorpe, Great Houghton, Goldthorpe, Harlington and Denaby) closed.
2008: Rugby legend Ellery Hanley resigns as coach of Doncaster Rugby League Club.
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28 Years Ago Today
Stainforth mum Debbie Scorer sees a black triangle floating above her house.»
68 Years Ago Today
The Grand Theatre was opened as a cinema by Essoldo, with Satchmo the Great.
103 Years Ago Today
Explosion at Maltby Main Colliery kills 27 miners.»
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