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Today in History - What Happened on this Day

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

July 20, 2026

20 July 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue

First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria

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Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict

60,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory of Ceuta, but many left

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EU to crack down on AI deepfakes with new team in Brussels

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