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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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Spanish Civil Guard rescue and give water to animals amid wildfires

Palestinians hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israel won't withdraw

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts has died at 75

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Wildfire forces Tour de France to ban fans from stage finale

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty

Wildfire in eastern Spain forces evacuation of 500 residents from homes

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Fans celebrate as Colombia and Portugal advance in World Cup

Britain's Burnham shifts power from London to Manchester with Number 10 North

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy

Portugal's interior minister steps down over growing criticism of storm response

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Storm Marta kills at least 4 in Morocco as the country battles floods

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Portugal chooses between moderate and populist presidential election

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Spain and Portugal battle Storm Leonardo as new storm approaches

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

Storm Leonardo slams Spain and Portugal, leaving 1 dead and a girl missing

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

Guinea-Bissau junta sets election date following last year's coup

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

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Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Hard-right populist wins a place in a two-way runoff in Portugal's presidential election

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

Portugal's Presidential Election Draws 11 Candidates

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

What to Know About Deadly Fire at Swiss Alpine Bar

Major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services

Court rules that suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance can leave Germany

US government shutdown forces some overseas bases to stop paying workers

Pinto Balsemão, ex-Portugal leader, dies at 88

Portuguese parliament bans face coverings in public

In the cool of a Portugal night, it's time to pick the grapes

UN blacklists 68 companies over Israel violations

Hurricane Gabrielle to bring heavy rain to the Azores

Hurricane warning issued for the Azores

Thousands of motorcyclists converge on Portuguese shrine for annual Blessing of the Helmets

'Less egocentric' Mourinho back in Portugal to coach after deal with Benfica

Timeline in the investigation of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Most killed in Lisbon streetcar derailment were foreigners

Portugal cork wins a rare Trump tariff exemption

Portuguese investigators search for cause of Lisbon streetcar crash that killed 16