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 Wednesday, February 05, 2025
1998Alberto Acciarito convicted of harassing his ex-wife Ingrid Rossellini
1995Japan's Shinshinto Party win local elections
1994Medgar Evers' murderer Byron De La Beckwith sentenced to life, in Jackson MS, 30 years after the crime
1992Mike Whitney career-best 7-27 at WACA in Test Cricket win vs India
1988The first prime-time wrestling match in 30 years-Andre the Giant beats Hulk Hogan
1988Panamanian General Manuel Noriega indicted by US grand jury for drugs
