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Friday 8th February 2019 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1861: Heavy flooding all down the River Don reported in Historical Notices of Doncaster in 1868. 1902: Station Road officially opened, and acted as Doncaster's tram terminus. 1940: Doncaster's record breaking cyclist Roy Cromack was born. 1956: Doncaster Actress and drama teacher Margo Gunn was born. 1975: Manager Stan Anderson's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, home to Torquay. 2002: Nobel prize winner Renowned chemist George Porter passed away aged 81.

WHATS ON ANNIVERSARIES 21 Years Ago Today Doncaster owner John Ryan became the oldest player to turn out for a professional British club (52years 11months). 37 Years Ago Today Wheatley Hills and page 3 glamour model Lindsey Strutt was born.» 114 Years Ago Today First fatality on the North Bridge when a driver was thrown from his cart pulling a sheep truck. 118 Years Ago Today Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein arrives in Doncaster.» 303 Years Ago Today Cantley Bred champion thoroughbred racehorse the Flying Childers wins his first race.»