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 Saturday, November 01, 2025
1995Commuter service commences over CP Rail between Vancouver and Mission, BC.1918 Sgt. Hugh Cairns (46th Cdn. Infantry Batt.) wins the Victoria Cross at Valenciennes, Belgium
1993Australia grants permanent extension on visas given to Chinese present in the country at the time of the Tienanmen Square massacre in Beijing in June 1989
1990Sandra Miller awarded $100 for Mike Tyson fondling her breasts
1990Rhetoric escalates as Bush likens Saddam to Hitler
1989Scandinavian Airlines System bans smoking on many flights
1989Dedication of the National Army Memorial in Anzac Parade, Canberra, by the Governor-General, the Hon Bill Hayden
