Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 6, 2026

6 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Judge lets DHS proceed with border wall through Texas town's levee system

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

Trump's arch could harm the integrity of Washington's historical sites

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Texas tornado leaves 5 injured, buildings collapsed

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives after pressure from Pentagon

Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school

SpaceX launches Starship on test flight, with the most advanced Starlinks

11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in Texas

Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

Tornado in northern Texas leaves at least 2 dead and destroys multiple homes

Earnings at Tesla fall as research spending cuts into profit

Tropical Storm Bertha moves toward Texas after grazing Louisiana's coast

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX's first earnings call

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

Nun who was detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas

Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year's deadly disaster

Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Texas' Senate primary race ramps up after pulled Colbert interview

Texas flooding surges from huge rainstorms as rescuers pull people from rising waters

Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas, tornado reported in San Antonio

Appeals court says Trump was wrong to terminate climate funds

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

Buddhist monks draw thousands on final day of 15-week journey from Texas

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

Global warming is making summer miserable, but El Nino will add to the heat

Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in LA

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington

Trump revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Lula

Big oil companies continue to post banner profits

US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient

Why Russia's ballistic missiles are getting through Ukrainian defenses

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

Ethics panel recommends House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

10,500 flights canceled Sunday as massive winter storm sweeps across US

Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

Trump administration will close 5 smaller US consulates in Africa, Asia

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers