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

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

Colombia's deforestation rises slightly as Amazon forest loss holds steady

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

A World Cup banner makes the Falkland Islands a cultural obsession

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

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

Argentina to bar or deport foreigners over hateful remarks about the country

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

US extradition of Guyana's opposition leader can resume

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Keiko Fujimori to be inaugurated as Peru's president following election victory

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

IMF chief says Argentina better under Milei to meet debt obligations

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait.

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Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's President's insults

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

Brazil's government denies visas to US officials over upcoming elections

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

Keiko Fujimori's party wins Senate presidency in Peru

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Guyana appoints experts with investigating ferry capsizing that killed dozens

Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing

Brazil uses forensic science to tackle illegal mining in Amazon

June 1 trial for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in US drug trafficking case

Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected

Colombia's Petro calls on supporters to defend economic reforms

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard

Weeklong rainstorms in Chile blamed on El Nino kill at least 10

Guyana launches criminal probe after ferry capsizes

Rescuers search rubble after earthquake hits Peru and kills at least 6

Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain

Argentina's Paredes pushes Gavi to ground, overshadowing Spain's celebrations

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage

A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast

World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills 5

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory

Argentina and Spain fans descend on New York in advance of World Cup final

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final

Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

Brazil denies request for Argentina's Milei to visit Bolsonaro under house arrest

Families in Venezuela seek closure as they search for loved ones' remains

Argentine President Milei won't attend the World Cup final, citing superstition