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 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1997Brandi Sherwood, (Idaho) replaces Brook Lee (Miss Universe) as Miss USA
1995Japanese police arrest cult leader Shoko Asahara & charged him with Nerve-gas attack on Tokyo's subways two months earlier
1994Joaquín Balaguer (86) elected President of Dominican Republic
1994Jacqueline Onassis admitted to the hospital for cancer treatment
1992US space shuttle STS-49 lands (maiden voyage of Endeavour)
1991Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British monarch to address the U S Congress
