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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 2, 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's President's insults

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

Brazil's government denies visas to US officials over upcoming elections

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Brazil uses forensic science to tackle illegal mining in Amazon

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

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

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

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Brazil calls Trump's 25% tariff unjustifiable, vows to impose reciprocal tariffs

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US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22

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

Mothers in Brazil demand reparations after police killed their sons

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Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro

Dry summers put Dutch dikes at risk and threaten German river trade

Rio bus drivers demand shorter work week

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best opening ever with $355 million

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

Hundreds of thousands line Amsterdam canals for annual Pride boat parade

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja found after Pakistan avalanche

Venezuelans search for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 164

Moscow mayor calls deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'

Brazilian fans celebrate Brazil's 3-0 victory over Haiti at the World Cup

In-N-Out Burger employee among 3 dead in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant

A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead

Officials in Brazil investigate helicopter crash that killed 6

Surf's Pup! Making a splash at the Dog Surfing Championship

The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing

Suicide bomber strikes in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14

UK to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

Wall Street week ahead: monthly jobs report, McDonald's and SpaceX earnings

Helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing 6

Eastern Washington fires burn 600 structures and evacuation of 5,000 homes

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz

Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16

Annual bridge-diving competition takes place in Kosovo

Soccer great Pelé's legacy shines on in his one-time home ahead of the World Cup

2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens

World Cup anticipation reaches the center of the Brazilian rainforest

'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters, dead at 80