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Today in History - What Happened on this Day

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

July 20, 2026

20 July 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades

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Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over World Cup sell-off plan

Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and seniors who rely on them

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Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Senate advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Heavy rain brings flooding to New York state

BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

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Stephen Colbert wins anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'

A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Eastern Washington fires burn 600 structures and evacuation of 5,000 homes

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Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card

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Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

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Mamdani to offer 30% discount on meat and produce at city-owned grocery stores

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform

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Wall Street week ahead: monthly jobs report, McDonald's and SpaceX earnings

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks

A forced-labor crackdown? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait.

ICC chief prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York's Penn Station

Brad Paisley blends old and new songs on 'Tacklebox' collection

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

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times

June 1 trial for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in US drug trafficking case

Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

Journalists urge correspondents' association to stand up to Trump

Analysis: Have progressives peaked? The next few weeks will be crucial

5th person dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City

The Gates Foundation met with Epstein about 30 times despite staff concerns

Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries

US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks