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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

July 28, 2026

28 July 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham says he'd hand more power to local governments

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

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

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

Andy Burnham may be stuck with UK PM's policies

Analysts assess if Andy Burnham will forge different path for UK than Keir Starmer

Labour's Bev Craig is elected Greater Manchester mayor

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

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

Andy Burnham wins UK special election, setting up push to oust PM

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UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action

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

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

UK special election could see Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer

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

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

Rockfall as earthquake hits volcanic area near Naples, Italy

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

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

Moroccans explain why they attempted to reach Ceuta

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

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

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to poll

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

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

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

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

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

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

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

Hundreds of thousands line Amsterdam canals for annual Pride boat parade

Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja found after Pakistan avalanche

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

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

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

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

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

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

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