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Monday 7th September 2026 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1895: Denaby United's first competitive game at home to Conisbrough St Peter’s. 1985: John Parr hits number one in the US charts with St Elmo's Fire. 1992: Brodsworth Colliery closed by the National Coal Board. 2002: The first televised broadcast live game from Belle Vue, at home to Dagenham and Redbridge.

WHATS ON ANNIVERSARIES 49 Years Ago Today Cricketing legend Ian Botham's son Liam is born in Doncaster Royal Infirmary. 104 Years Ago Today Belle Vue is officially opened by Charles Sutcliffe of the Football League.» 137 Years Ago Today Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation Company created by parliament to buy local canals. 249 Years Ago Today Warmsworth poet and translator Francis Fawkes died in Hayes.»