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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 2, 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Trump administration ending a Medicare drug subsidy program

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

Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and seniors who rely on them

US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies

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

Ariana Grande's 'Petal' displays a pop star at her most restrained

Senate advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Heavy rain brings flooding to New York state

Trump says he watched all of Fauci testimony

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

'Super Troopers' at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches

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

Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

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

CBS' '60 minutes' announces new slate of correspondents for 59th season

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

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning 'nudification'

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty

How wildfires impact your health

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

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Chairman removes Fauci lawyer from Senate panel's COVID-19 hearing

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks

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

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Britain's Burnham shifts power from London to Manchester with Number 10 North

Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge

ICC chief prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

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

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others

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

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times

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

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access

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

Venezuelans watch a new round of talks between the government and opposition

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing 9

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

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm