Wednesday 28th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1865: Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer, was born in Ghana.
1898: Church of St Winifred is re-opened after extensive renovations and a new pulpit.
1909: Doncaster Art Gallery officially opened by the Viscountess Halifax.
1967: ABC closed the old The Picture House cinema.
1998: Mexborough bred Poet Ted Hughes sadly passed away.
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28 Years Ago Today
Former Liverpool star Steve Nicol makes his debut for Doncaster Rovers in a 0-2 defeat at Hayes.
95 Years Ago Today
The Arcadia installs a sound system in order to show films.»
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