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Today in History – What Happened on This Day

Today in History – What Happened on This Day

June 21, 2026

21 June 2026

Today in History - What Happened on This Day

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

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Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza including police officers

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again

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

India crushes England by 270 runs to win historic first women's test at Lord's

Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv boosts air defenses

US carries out new wave of strikes on Iran

UK police release man arrested over killing of Ann Widdecombe

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

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Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership

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

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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

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

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

Roger Federer is back at Wimbledon on anniversary of 2008 final

France's National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund at Senate confirmation hearing

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump

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

Rory McIlroy takes green jacket to Wimbledon

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face for 250th birthday

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch provocation against NATO

Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon

Australia storms into Women's T20 World Cup final after crushing West Indies

Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk

Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

Penelope Keith, star of classic British sitcom 'The Good Life,' dies at 86

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after refurbishment

Trump will address defense technology gathering as Iran war reduced US weapon stocks

Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing

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