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Today in History - What Happened on this Day

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

July 20, 2026

20 July 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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A World Cup banner makes the Falkland Islands a cultural obsession

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UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's President's insults

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

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

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

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

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait.

Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage

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Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory

Britain's Burnham shifts power from London to Manchester with Number 10 North

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

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

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

Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to attend World Cup final against Argentina

3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing

Uncertainty on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

Venezuelans watch a new round of talks between the government and opposition

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

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing 9

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

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

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

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

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

Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains crew

NY Mayor Mamdani watches World Cup match with Rikers Island prisoners

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

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

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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

August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Spain installs sea barrier on Ceuta's border with Morocco after 67 killed

France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut

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

Democrats see a chance to flip a US House seat over abuse claims