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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 Monday, November 17, 2025
1993US Congress votes for NAFTA
1988Benzir Bhutto wins election in Pakistan
1977Egyptian President Sadat formally accepts invitation to visit Israel
1973President Nixon told AP "...people have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook"
1970Russia lands Lunokhod 1 unmanned remote-controlled vehicle on Moon
1967Surveyor 6 becomes first man-made object to lift off the Moon
