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, February 15, 2026
1995Dow-Jones closes at record 3986.17
1993Bombings by Mafia drug lords kill 14 in Bogotá Colombia
1991Freighter with dynamite explodes in Phang Nga Thailand, 120 die
1990Baseball owners lock out players
1989The last Soviet troops leave Afghanistan, ending nine years of military involvement.
