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, August 09, 2025
199225th Olympic Summer games close in Barcelona, Spain
199012 Arab leaders agree to send pan-Arab forces to protect Saudi Arabia
1988Edmonton Oilers trade Wayne Gretzky to LA Kings for $15-$20 millions
1976USSR launches Luna 24, last Lunar flight to date from Earth
1974Richard Nixon resigns presidency, VP Gerald Ford becomes 38th pres
