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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 2, 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV

Palestinians hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israel won't withdraw

The Mediterranean's warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Italy's highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Italian Prime Minister visits high speed rail site where clashes took place

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty

The challenges of operating a cable car on Europe's most active volcano

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

A generational divide reshapes Italy's nuclear debate

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Restorers piece together banquet hall vault in Pompeii

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Oasis, George Clooney among celebrities at Venice Film Festival

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait.

Pompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed ceiling of a banquet hall, with more fragments to come

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others

Italian border police celebrate seizure of massive haul of high-purity cocaine

Britain's Burnham shifts power from London to Manchester with Number 10 North

Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy

Italy's historic 'people's theatres' hope for UNESCO World Heritage status

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

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

Wallabies beat Italy 57-10 to end a 6-test skid

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

Trump's envoy faces protests in Venice on latest stop of super yacht tour

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

How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon

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

The ex-CEO of Italian highway operator convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Italian region defies US pressure to end Cuban doctor program

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Prince William joins wife Kate in star-studded Royal Box for Wimbledon final

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

France storm back with 30 straight points to beat Australia 42-26

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

An Italian region defies US pressure to end a Cuban doctors program

Rome prepares for heatwaves by helping elderly people who live alone

George Clooney to get lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane

Pope begins his summer break after decisive flexing of muscle

Pope marks July 4 by praying for migrants who died seeking freedom

Venice mayor proposes dynamic pricing for day-trippers with 50-euro ceiling

Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks

German prosecutors charge a Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline explosions