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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, October 14, 2026
1988Mike Tyson countersues Robin Givens for divorce and annulment
1987In Midland, Tx 1«-year-old Jessica McClure falls 22' (7m) down a well
1986The IOC decides to stagger the Winter and Summer Olympic schedule
1986Concentration camp survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize
1985On Mon Night football, Jets retire Joe Namath's #12, beat Miami 23-7
1983US Marine peacekeeper Sgt Allen Soifert killed by sniper in Beirut
