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

Key suspect in Philippine corruption scandal arrested in Prague

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

Czech police arrest man responsible for attack on a Russian center in Prague

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

Unknown attacker threw Molotov cocktails at a Russian center in Prague

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

Czech police arrest 3 over arson at drone warehouse supplying Ukraine

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Czech police detain dozens in soccer match-fixing scandal

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš

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

Czechs won't meet NATO defense spending target under leader Babiš

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Czech lawmakers vote on lifting immunity for Babis over EU fraud case

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Thousands of Czechs rally in support of President Pavel

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

New Czech government survives parliamentary no-confidence vote

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

Czech government faces no-confidence vote in Parliament

Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut

Tens of thousands of Czechs rally in support of President Pavel

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