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 October 22nd 2026
Thursday 22nd October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1004: Anglo-Saxon nobleman Wulfric Spot mentions Doncaster in his will.
1921: Ballet dancer and teacher John Field was born in Doncaster.
1962: Billy Fury and Marty Wilde play Doncaster's Rank Theatre.
1985: Manager Dave Cusack's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Swansea
1999: Group 4 lose contract to run Doncaster Prison.
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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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