30 Years Ago Today The Doncaster Rovers Belles win the FA Cup Final, beating Knowsley United 1-0
82 Years Ago Today Disaster at Barnburgh Colliery after earth tremor kills 4 and seals 14 underground, to be later dramatically rescued.»
113 Years Ago Today Mexborough's Heavyweight Boxing Champion Iron William Hague loses his title to Billy Wells.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on April 1st 2017
Saturday 1st April 2017
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1927: Doncaster was raised to the status of County Borough. 1957: Doncaster comedian Charlie Williams marries his 1st wife Audrey Crump. 1974: South Yorkshire was created as a result of the Local Government Act 1972. 1988: Hickleton Main Colliery closed down after 94+ years of production. 2004: Hatfield colliery ceases production. 2007: Doncaster Rovers win the Johnstone's Paint Trophy 2006-07 3-2 against Bristol Rovers 2012: The South Western cooling tower at Thorpe Marsh Power Station is spectacularly demolished. |
30 Years Ago Today The Doncaster Rovers Belles win the FA Cup Final, beating Knowsley United 1-0
82 Years Ago Today Disaster at Barnburgh Colliery after earth tremor kills 4 and seals 14 underground, to be later dramatically rescued.»
113 Years Ago Today Mexborough's Heavyweight Boxing Champion Iron William Hague loses his title to Billy Wells.»
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