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It happened on this day - 20 November


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November 20

20 November 1896

Duke of Norfolk cut the first sod as construction began on the Sheffield District Railway.

20 November 1930

Prince George visited Sheffield University and opened a new casualty block at the Royal Infirmary.

20 November 1939

Sheffield experienced it's first proper air raid warning which, thankfully. proved false.

20 November 1961

Former footballer, Wayne Biggins born Sheffield. Biggins played for, amongst others, Celtic, Stoke and Barnsley.

20 November 1965

David Ford scored his first goal in a match against Fulham.

20 November 1969

Olympic and Commonweath cyclist Simeon Hempsall born Sheffield.

20 November 1976

Sheffield Wednesday beat Stockport County 2-0 in the 1st Round of the FA Cup.

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