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Today in History – What Happened on This Day

Today in History – What Happened on This Day

June 24, 2026

24 June 2026

Today in History - What Happened on This Day

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

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Pomp and tradition in annual swan count on the river Thames

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks on raging wildfires

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again

England fans in Florida celebrate victory over Norway in World Cup quarter-finals

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Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation

The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after secret journey from France

Jagger and Wood hope for England World Cup win

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

Azerbaijan convicts 9 journalists in case seen as attack on media freedom

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Roger Federer is back at Wimbledon on anniversary of 2008 final

Italian Prime Minister visits high speed rail site where clashes took place

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England defeats Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

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Prague's rare IMAX draws foreign visitors for 'The Odyssey'

Australia wins the Women's T20 World Cup after crushing England

Mexican fans blast horns outside hotel to disrupt England players' sleep