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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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Iran executes 2 Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion

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7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly

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Thousands of Shiite Muslims commemorate Ashoura in the Iraq

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Iraqi officials work to identify victims after bus crash kills 21

Powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will start handing its weapons to the state

US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

US charges Iraqi national plotting 18 terror attacks in Europe

Iraqi court sentences 4 to prison for promoting banned Baath Party

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold