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

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

Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at practice

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

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

Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump leaving post

Some progressive Democrats foregrounding faith in inequality fight

Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years

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

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

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

Tornado leaves damaged buildings, vehicles and downed trees in Wisconsin

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

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

'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

Illinois governor says troops could be deployed to Chicago

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

Wisconsin Democrats divided over whether democratic socialist can win

Wisconsin Tornado stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes

Obamas open presidential museum in Chicago

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

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

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to presidential center

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

Michaigan man killed wife and 6 kids, then himself

Americans face biggest food-price spike in decades

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy

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

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

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

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

F-35B stealth military fighter jet crashes in California

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

Midwest storms blamed for Iowa death, scores of power outages

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

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

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

Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury

The Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

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

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

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

A decade after Standing Rock protests, Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OK

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more

Wind projects stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews

In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally