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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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Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

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

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory

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

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

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

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

17 US service members have died in the Iran war

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

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Uncertainty on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

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

Flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast

Criminal case dropped against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool

Norway beats five-time World Cup champion Brazil 2-1 and advances to quarterfinals

F-35B stealth military fighter jet crashes in California

New Jersey to charge companies with workers on Medicaid

George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades

Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence

August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi, France beats Sweden 3-0

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

What to know about the ongoing protests outside New Jersey detention center

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies

Democrats see a chance to flip a US House seat over abuse claims

Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown

Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past expectations

Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here's what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations

Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated

New Jersey Democrats pick opponent iwhere US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent

Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor

Polls open for races across the US as primary election day gets underway

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza

ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

Trump hails 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David and seizes on Spain's crisis

What to expect in New Jersey's state primary

What to know about Hamas agreeing to disarmament

Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration

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

New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress

First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria

NJ governor sends state police to set up protest zone