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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3 Finnish divers arrive in search of bodies of 4 Italian divers

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna with pop and protests

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

Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames and valuable violin

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Eurovision song competition starts with first semifinal

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

Scientists dive deep to find Arctic and Antarctic's many secrets

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

Ukraine provides Saudi Arabia with expertise against Iranian drones

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

World Happiness Report highlights social media's negative impact

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

Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines

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Survey says democracies' anti-corruption efforts are slipping

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In the Arctic, climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by tensions

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China

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

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China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

Icebreakers are only made by either US allies or adversaries

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

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People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

Trump Hits 8 European Countries With Tariffs Over Greenland

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Iran eases some communications as death toll spikes to 2,000

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Thousands of tourists stranded in northern Finland as deep freeze halts flights

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

Finland's battle against fake news starts in preschool classrooms

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

Finland Arrests 2 Crew Over Damage to Undersea Cable

Authorities investigate damage to undersea telecom cable in Gulf of Finland

A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia

Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues

Finland urges Europe to hold its nerve over Ukraine

Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force

Lauri Markkanen's 43 points lead Finland to a 109-79 rout of Great Britain

Work begins in Finland on new Canadian Arctic icebreaker

Trump's hot mic moment is the latest in a long global list

Finland charges officers of Russian vessel that damaged undersea cables

3 elves are cycling from St. Nikolaus to Finland's Santa Claus Village

Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament

Finland says Russia-linked vessel damaged undersea power cable

Finnish leader urges Europe to firm up Ukraine's hand for U.S.-sought talks with Russia to end war