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, October 12, 2024
2000USS Cole (Destroyer) was bombed while refuling in Aden, Yemen 17 sailors lost their lives1972 Mariner 9 takes pictures of Martian north pole
1996Linda Juster is married in Placentia California
1992Expo '92 closes in Seville Spain
1985Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 61A mission
1984IRA bombs hotel where Margaret Thatcher is staying
198238.6 cm (15.2") of rainfall, Angoon, Alaska (state record)
