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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

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership

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

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US stocks tick higher after data shows slowing inflation

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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

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 media buzz over Meghan and kids

Roger Federer is back at Wimbledon on anniversary of 2008 final

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

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

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch provocation against NATO

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

Rory McIlroy takes green jacket to Wimbledon

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

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

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

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

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

Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler says Epstein used her to gain legitimacy

Mothers in Brazil demand reparations after police killed their sons

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

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after refurbishment

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over seditious publications

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings

Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana

Trump says he doesn't 'know anything' about Andy Burnham, who could be the UK's next PM