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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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Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram

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

Man killed in landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine

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

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor anger trading partners

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole

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

'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

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

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Nicole Kidman, Richard E. Grant, Cillian Murphy mourn death of Sam Neill

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

New Zealand PM on potential of India relationship during Modi visit

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

Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate

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Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

China test-launches a ballistic missile from submarine in the South Pacific

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

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal

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

Les Mills, New Zealand Olympian who founded a chain of gyms, dies at 91

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Australia storms into Women's T20 World Cup final after crushing West Indies

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

England cricket captain Ben Stokes makes stunning retirement announcement

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

Iran fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked

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Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M

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

Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects

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

Five Eyes alliance warns that China is targeting personnel via fake job ads

China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after they visited Taiwan

India set for a blockbuster 12-match New Zealand tour, the biggest in a generation

Steampunk festival creates unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand

Canadian to plead guilty to selling substances to people who killed themselves

New Zealand's government plans to cut 14% of public sector jobs

Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at Pearl Harbor memorial

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties

Australia and New Zealand gather in Turkey to commemorate Anzacs

New Zealand PM Luxon survives party leadership vote

Air New Zealand adding bunk beds for economy travelers

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over China

World Happiness Report highlights social media's negative impact