115 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.»
238 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 August 11th 2017
Friday 11th August 2017
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1947: A train collision at Balby junction causes 18 fatalities and 118 injured. 1968: Percy Jackson Grammar School closes (to be reborn the following day as Adwick School). 1997: Doncaster Rovers go down to their largest League Cup defeat 0-8 at home to Nottingham Forest. 2008: The Ramada Encore hotel opens at Robin Hood Airport. |
115 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.»
238 Years Ago Today Major General Anthony St Leger, soldier, MP and founder of the horse race, passed away.
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