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Today in World History
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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.
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Basildon - This Day in History

The date today is Friday, March 29, 2024

2000 A US Air Force report shows a link between Agent Orange and diabetes in veterans who sprayed the chemical in the Vietnam War. Finally

1997 A boat carrying dozens of Albanians seeking refuge in Italy strikes an Italian navy ship and sinks in Adriatic waters, killing at least 52 people.

1993 Catherine Callbeck leads her Prince Edward Island Liberals to a 31 seat landslide; first woman in Canada to be elected premier

1992 12th Golden Raspberry Awards: Hudson Hawk wins

1990 Prime Minister Bob Hawke claims victory in Australian election, becoming first Labor winner of four consecutive terms.

1990 NYC's Zodiac killer shoots 2nd victim, Germaine Montenesdro

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