Thursday 15th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1909: The pioneering Windham Tractor Monoplane is broken by pilot Captain Walter George Windham when he sits in it.
1942: The badge of HMS Lightning, Doncaster's adopted warship, is presented to Doncaster Council.
1968: Intake teacher John Sherwood wins a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles at the Mexico Olympics.
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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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