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

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

Slovenia's parliament approves right-leaning government as Jansa returns as PM

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

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

5 Countries Boycott Nest Year's Eurovision Song Contest

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

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

Hundreds of thousands line Amsterdam canals for annual Pride boat parade

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Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja found after Pakistan avalanche

Eurovision to decide whether Israel can take part in 2026 contest

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

Slovenia bans Israeli PM Netanyahu from entering the EU country

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

Melania Trump's statue disappears in her native Slovenia

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

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

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

Slovenia lawmakers convene for a vote on the recognition of a Palestinian state

Suicide bomber strikes in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

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

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

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

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

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

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

Annual bridge-diving competition takes place in Kosovo

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

2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens

Rockfall as earthquake hits volcanic area near Naples, Italy

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