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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Connecticut police officer in court over fatal shooting of Black man

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17 US service members have died in the Iran war

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee

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Russian attacks kill 6 and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory

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

Protesters hold walking vigil after ICE fatally shoots motorist in Maine

Editorials from The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian and others

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

ICE agent shoots and kills a motorist in Biddeford, Maine

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills 5

Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit

Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot?

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race

Maine Democrats plan convention to replace Platner: What to know about Senate race

Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh replacement

Trump administration ramping up pressure on states to change election practices

Analysis: Platner may be done. Voters' hunger for change will remain

Mamdani says Platner should drop out of Maine's Senate race

Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race, Sanders says

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after sexual assault allegation

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden?