Today in world history features some of most notable dates
of events to have occurred around the world.
A 'Today in
Basildon's History' featuring an assortment of historical dates and trivia relating to Basildon, Laindon, Langdon Hills, Dunton,
Vange, Pitsea and Nevendon can be found on the above link.
Basildon - This Day in History
The date today is Sunday, July 06, 2025
1994Gary Kildall, software pioneer, killed in bar brawl Gary Kildall, inventor of an early personal computer operating system, was killed in a brawl at a biker bar in Monterey, California, on this day in 1994
1991Steffi Graf beats Gabriela Sabatini for Wimbeldon championship
1990In Ottawa Ontario, a burst pipe at National Archives damages 100 atlases dating between 1490 and 1600, 2,000 books; and a collection of 150 year old manuscripts.
1990"Jetson's the Movie" with Tiffany, premiers
1983Supreme Court rules retirement plans can't pay women less
1982Russell Thorson actor (One Man's Family), dies at 72
