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Today in History - What Happened on this Day

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

July 5, 2026

5 July 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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Thousands protest over deadly fire in North Macedonia

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

North Macedonia votes in second round of local election

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

Western Balkans leaders meet in London

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

US imposes sanctions on a spyware firm behind a tool used to spy on dissidents and journalists

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

North Macedonia's center-right leader given official mandate to form government after election win

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North Macedonia plan to take tariffs off US goods

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

EU presses North Macedonia to make 'era-defining' decisions for membership

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

North Macedonia's EU membership stalled by Bulgaria

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

A nation in mourning, North Macedonia holds mass funerals for young victims of nightclub fire

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51 dead and dozens more injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia

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

China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy

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

Turkey hopes to double its trade with North Macedonia to $2 billion

Hundreds of thousands line Amsterdam canals for annual Pride boat parade

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja found after Pakistan avalanche

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Moscow mayor calls deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'

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

In-N-Out Burger employee among 3 dead in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant

Europe's wildfire crisis eases in west as danger shifts east to Greece

A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead

Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers' resolve in sweltering heat

Surf's Pup! Making a splash at the Dog Surfing Championship

Rockfall as earthquake hits volcanic area near Naples, Italy

Suicide bomber strikes in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14

Strong winds fuel a major wildfire burning in a seaside area on Greek mainland

Wall Street week ahead: monthly jobs report, McDonald's and SpaceX earnings

Moroccans explain why they attempted to reach Ceuta

Eastern Washington fires burn 600 structures and evacuation of 5,000 homes

Why is the Spanish territory of Ceuta a flashpoint for migration from Africa?

Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House

August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Annual bridge-diving competition takes place in Kosovo

Spain installs sea barrier on Ceuta's border with Morocco after 67 killed

2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens

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

'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters, dead at 80