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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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Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah

Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies

Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

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

Prosecutors push for a trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

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Senators rally to Russia sanctions bill, one of Graham's top priorities

US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi PM says

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term

Writers Guild of America blocks Paramount's buyout of Warner

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House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

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

Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations

Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after ICE shooting

Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts

Duchess of Sussex earns a Daytime Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'With Love, Meghan'

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'I'm Joe Lombardo': Nevada governor not ticketed after being pulled over

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

Security video shows deadly encounter with ICE in Biddeford, Maine

Supreme Court justices tell Congress their safety is at risk

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

Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources

US seismologist detained in China for 2 years with no trial

Community leaders, organizers rally to demand accountability after ICE shooting in Maine

Gold trader gets time served in Iran sanctions case

US stocks tick higher after data shows slowing inflation

Hundreds protest in Maine over the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by ICE

Tom Cruise joins the World Cup closing ceremony's cast

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million

Man, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Florida

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Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say

Sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to serve remainder of US Senate term

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleads guilty in Quebec sex assault case

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Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi

Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom

Trump backs away from plan to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran reaction to US threats over Strait of Hormuz

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Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints

Senators deliver emotional tributes to Lindsey Graham after his sudden death

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