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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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Belarus pardons 28 political prisoners to ease ties with the West

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership

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Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces

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Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war

Belarus authoritarian leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham

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France's National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in 10-person prisoner swap

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Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump

Belarus detains 50 at architectural firm in escalating crackdown

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

North Korea and Belarus leaders sign a friendship treaty

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face for 250th birthday

US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch provocation against NATO

Trump envoy credits colorful rhetoric in helping bond with Belarus leader

Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump

Belarusian President arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in deal with US to lift sanctions

Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

Belarus opposition figure picks up prize she was awarded while in prison

Trump will address defense technology gathering as Iran war reduced US weapon stocks

Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years

Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with US

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says

2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech

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