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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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Spanish Civil Guard rescue and give water to animals amid wildfires

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

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts has died at 75

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

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

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Wildfire forces Tour de France to ban fans from stage finale

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

Wildfire in eastern Spain forces evacuation of 500 residents from homes

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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

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

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

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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

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Portugal chooses between moderate and populist presidential election

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

Spain and Portugal battle Storm Leonardo as new storm approaches

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

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

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

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

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

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

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Portugal's Presidential Election Draws 11 Candidates

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

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

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

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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