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Today in History - What Happened on this Day

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

July 20, 2026

20 July 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

60,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory of Ceuta, but many left

Ugandan opposition figure Besigye collapses in the dock during treason trial

Hiigh-stakes test for Trump's Gaza ceasefire board as Hamas disarms

US thwarted Iranian missile attack that ended a brief pause in fighting

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US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

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Chad announces intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

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