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Today in History – What Happened on this Day

Today in History – What Happened on this Day

July 15, 2026

15 July 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

Argentina and Spain fans descend on New York in advance of World Cup final

Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says

World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels

Rare double tornado whirls over water in western Sweden

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East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks

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Iran-backed Houthi leader in Yemen threatens escalation with Saudi Arabia

5 survivors, 20 Missing after boat sinks in Indonesia