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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK leader Burnham gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters

Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

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

Londoners give thoughts on Andy Burnham becoming UK prime minister

Larry the cat to welcome another PM to Downing Street

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

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

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

UK police say former politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack'

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens

Pomp and tradition in annual swan count on the river Thames

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again

Prince William joins wife Kate in star-studded Royal Box for Wimbledon final

UK police release man arrested over killing of Ann Widdecombe

Charles hosted Prince Harry as they try to repair a family rift

UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

Meet Count Binface: who wants to challenge Nigel Farage

What to know about Nigel Farage's dramatic resignation and political gambit

Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband

Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against Daily Mail

In Wimbledon's famous queue, fans keep tradition alive by waiting hours for tickets

Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over Meghan and kids

Roger Federer is back at Wimbledon on anniversary of 2008 final

Prince Harry's UK trip sparks buzz over whether Meghan will join him

Rory McIlroy takes green jacket to Wimbledon