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 Friday, March 29, 2024
2000A US Air Force report shows a link between Agent Orange and diabetes in veterans who sprayed the chemical in the Vietnam War. Finally
1994Serbs & Croats signed a cease-fire to end the war in Croatia
1994Last day of Test cricket for Allan Border
1993Queensland all out for 75 vs New South Wales in Sheffield Shield Final
1993Catherine Callbeck leads her Prince Edward Island Liberals to a 31 seat landslide; first woman in Canada to be elected premier
199365th Academy Awards: "Unforgiven", Al Pacino & Emma Thompson win