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, December 21, 2024
1991Ted Turner and Jane Fonda wed
1991El Sayid Nosair acquitted of killing Meir Kahane
199195 share in Madrid Spain $1.3 billion lottery (#47996)
1989US invades Panama and ousts General Noriega
1989Romania's dictator Nicolae Ceausescu's final speech (executed 12/25)
1988Pan Am "Flight 103" explodes over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270
