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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 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1991Donald Trump gives Marla Maples a 7+ carat engagement ring1947 Gas leak explodes in a beauty parlor, 10 women die in Harrisonburg Va
1988Last US Playboy Club (Lansing Mich) closes sigh
1988Gorbachev pushes plan electing president & parliament in March, 1989
1987Ben & Jerry's & Jerry Garcia agree on a new flavor Cherry Garcia
1983Steve Garvey ends his NL record 1,207 consecutive game streak
1983(James) David (Graham) Niven Academy Award-winning actor died
