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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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Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump leaving post

Some progressive Democrats foregrounding faith in inequality fight

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at practice

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

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

Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Supporters are worried

Tornado leaves damaged buildings, vehicles and downed trees in Wisconsin

Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years

Trump says he watched all of Fauci testimony

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

'Devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Wisconsin Democrats divided over whether democratic socialist can win

Wisconsin Tornado stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes

Illinois governor says troops could be deployed to Chicago

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

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

Trump talks up tariffs as he claims to have saved the American auto industry

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power

Obamas open presidential museum in Chicago

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

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Michaigan man killed wife and 6 kids, then himself

Americans face biggest food-price spike in decades

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to presidential center

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

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

8 found dead in Michigan home after fire, some with gunshot wounds

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy

Senator urges FAA to reject any pressure from Trump over triumphal arch

Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary

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

Government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people

Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

Midwest storms blamed for Iowa death, scores of power outages

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

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

Inside Obama's presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive

Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury

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

The Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice

Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union

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

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