Monday 12th July 2027
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1893: William Lancaster Parkinson, the last Parkinson connected with Parkinson's butterscotch company, passed away.
1907: Comedian Stan Laurel performed in Mexborough at the Prince of Wales theatre, and stayed overnight at the Montagu Arms.
1912: King George V and Queen Mary visit Woodlands to open the Model Village at Brodsworth.
1944: Doncaster-based No. 616 RAF Squadron became first in Britain to use Gloster Meteor Mk.I's fighter planes.
2007: Rugby legend Ellery Hanley becomes coach of Doncaster Rugby League Club.
2007: Nike and Hephaestus sculpture at the Keepmoat Stadium is unveiled.
2007: The last tractor rolls off the production line at International Harvester Doncaster.
2011: Singer Kelly Osbourne spots her mums wedding ring on Crimewatch after finding a thief's loot in Thorne, Doncaster.
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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.»
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