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

UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

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

Marvel stars dazzle at 'Spider-Man' UK premiere

New UK leader Burnham vows to fix a 'broken' social care system

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

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

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

Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drones and missiles for Kyiv

Water Outage at UK's Gatwick Airport Leaves Toilets Closed

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

Rockfall as earthquake hits volcanic area near Naples, Italy

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Police boat crashes into London bridge, sending officers into the Thames

Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at London nightclub

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

Moroccans explain why they attempted to reach Ceuta

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

London's mayor says falling crime shows the city is safe

Britain's new PM must reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

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

New UK Prime Minister Burnham chairs first meeting with cabinet ministers

Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer

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

UK leader Burnham gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters

Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

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

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others

Starmer delivers final speech before leaving for Buckingham Palace to tender formal resignation

Londoners give thoughts on Andy Burnham becoming UK prime minister

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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

Larry the cat to welcome another PM to Downing Street

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

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'

Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

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

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

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