Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 6, 2026

6 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Flávio Bolsonaro announces his running mate for Brazil's October election

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Capybaras spotted roaming the halls of a Brazil state legislature building

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Trump revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Lula

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

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

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

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's President's insults

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

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

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

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Brazil uses forensic science to tackle illegal mining in Amazon

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

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

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

Trump says 'we may have to' send oil prices higher during speech

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

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

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

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Mothers in Brazil demand reparations after police killed their sons

People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

Norway fans overjoyed, Brazil supporters upset with 2-1 result

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Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro

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Rio bus drivers demand shorter work week

Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government arrives in Thailand

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

2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first deaths since June truce

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

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

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

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

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

Officials in Brazil investigate helicopter crash that killed 6

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

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

Helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing 6

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16

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

World Cup anticipation reaches the center of the Brazilian rainforest