Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 5, 2026

5 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

A World Cup banner makes the Falkland Islands a cultural obsession

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Argentina to bar or deport foreigners over hateful remarks about the country

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

IMF chief says Argentina better under Milei to meet debt obligations

How India's Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's President's insults

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

Argentina's Paredes pushes Gavi to ground, overshadowing Spain's celebrations

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Trump's arch could harm the integrity of Washington's historical sites

Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain

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Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX's first earnings call

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory

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

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

Brazil denies request for Argentina's Milei to visit Bolsonaro under house arrest

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to attend World Cup final against Argentina

Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans

Uncertainty on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Argentine President Milei won't attend the World Cup final, citing superstition

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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

Messi rallies Argentina in 2-1 win over England in World Cup semifinal

Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win while England supporters are left 'gutted'

NY Mayor Mamdani watches World Cup match with Rikers Island prisoners

NYC's Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates

Argentina fans jubilant as team beats Switzerland to reach World Cup semifinals

Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

FIFA investigating incident between a fan and streamer at World Cup match

Egypt wins World Cup knockout with 4-2 penalty shootout over Australia

Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers

Soccer-mad Bangladeshis cheer on Argentina all the way from Dhaka

Fans in Buenos Aires watch Argentina's 2-0 World Cup win over Austria

Artist paints large Lionel Messi mural in Dallas

Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei

With rising crime on their minds, Peruvians vote for president yet again