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

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

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

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

Italy's highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

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

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

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

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to poll

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

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

Oasis, George Clooney among celebrities at Venice Film Festival

Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening

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

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

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after threat to block his AG bid

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

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers

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

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

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

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

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

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

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

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

Italian region defies US pressure to end Cuban doctor program

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best opening ever with $355 million

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

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

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

Spectacular orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano

Pope issues plea to breakaway group to back off bishop consecrations