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Today in History – Major Events on This Day

Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 3, 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Trump expands travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries

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

400 civilians killed in fighting in eastern Congo

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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they've seized the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo

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

Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo's 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion

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East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks

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Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off striking Iran

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

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