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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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Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated

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

Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day

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

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

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life

Trump deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota

Minnesota town now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker

Trump says he watched all of Fauci testimony

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

Feds hand over evidence in Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings to Minnesota prosecutors

Minnesota prosecutors obtain withheld evidence in protest shooting deaths

Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport

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

Moderates and progressives fight in pivotal Midwestern states

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps

Activists plead not guilty to impeding federal agents in Minnesota

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

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

15 people charged over Minnesota immigration crackdown

Man accused of killing a top Minnesota lawmaker to change plea

Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

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

ICE protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service won't face state charges

United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted because of an unruly passenger

ICE officer wanted for shooting is arrested in Texas

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

Trauma remains after Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Police chief's sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult

Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case

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

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says

Woman in Minnesota fraud case gets nearly 42-years

AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian

Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering

Dr. Oz announces 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest

US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

New York loses $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal trucker licenses

A look at investigations into federal officers after immigration crackdown

CE agent charged with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway

Scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records

Minnesota investigates arrest by ICE of Hmong American man