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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 says Iran war moving 'very fast,' US will seek control of Strait of Hormuz

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Tornadoes cut across Mississippi as severe storms damage 500 homes

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Supreme Court sounds skeptical of late-arriving ballots, a Trump target

Supreme Court revives suit from evangelical Christian challenging restrictions

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Protesters hold walking vigil after ICE fatally shoots motorist in Maine

Oil prices jump following the latest fighting, while AI stocks sink

Michael B. Jordan wins best actor for 'Sinners'

Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join settlement

ICE begins to purchase warehouses, but some owners are backing out

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Southern US enters second week of biting cold and prolonged outages

School closures in Southeast stretch into 2nd week after winter storm

Musk combines his rocket and AI businesses before expected IPO

Judge says Trump lawsuit against IRS was filed for 'improper purpose'

China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand

More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights

Powerful storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

Crews race to restore power as US South braces for another cold blast

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