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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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Today in History: May 25, George Floyd killed by Minneapolis police

Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump leaving post

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

Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in

Some progressive Democrats foregrounding faith in inequality fight

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

Pennsylvania Democrats hope to flip Republican-held seats once they settle primaries

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

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

Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations

Tornado leaves damaged buildings, vehicles and downed trees in Wisconsin

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

US hotels say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn't materialized

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

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

US will issue passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday

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

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

Scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records

Wisconsin Democrats divided over whether democratic socialist can win

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy

Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary

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

Today in History: April 5, FDR establishes Civilian Conservation Corps

Wisconsin Tornado stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes

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

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

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel

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

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

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

Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power

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

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

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