1855: The first train arrives on new tracks at Thorne railway station. 1984: Footballer Chris Brown, who rejoined Doncaster Rovers in 2011, was born in Doncaster. 1987: Manager Dave Mackay's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Southend. 2012: Doncaster's North Bridge is re-opened early after 10 years closed.
