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Today in History – What Happened on This Day

Today in History – What Happened on This Day

June 21, 2026

21 June 2026

Today in History - What Happened on This Day

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Today in History - What Happened on this Day

Overthrown Gabon President arrives in Angola

Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections

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A former PM who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated

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