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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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France's battered Mayotte islands hit by a new tropical storm just weeks after a devastating cyclone

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Macron met with anger and frustration over cyclone response during French leader's visit to Mayotte

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

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

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

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Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake