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Today in History – What Happened on This Day

Today in History – What Happened on This Day

June 21, 2026

21 June 2026

Today in History - What Happened on This Day

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Government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia

Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by severe storms

As gas plants power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

17 US service members have died in the Iran war

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

Fireworks display in Philadelphia marks 250th anniversary of US independence

Time capsule buried in Philadelphia with items from around the country

Trump's interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled

Russian attacks kill 6 and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory

Croatia fans marching through Philadelphia crash wedding party

Member of cultlike Zizians group charged in killing parents

Today in History: June 17, O.J. Simpson charged with murder following highway chase

US strikes Iran over troop deaths as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test

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

The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices jump

What to know about the challenges Andy Burnham will face as UK prime minister

Tuesday's primaries another test of Trump's sway over Republicans

As electric bills rise, some US states are focusing on growing profits of utilities

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school

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Editorials from The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian and others

Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political

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

Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion at central Pennsylvania home

New York loses $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal trucker licenses

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills 5

Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open

'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid

Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference

Universities pressured to strip names of those who appear in the Epstein files

JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith, 'Communion'.

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

Teens get probation after using AI to create fake nudes of classmates

Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards $60 million

High winds cause power outages as wild March weather blows in

Raucous bird tornado as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest inspired by Islamic State

AI is spurring big expansion of high-voltage power lines. Landowners fight back

President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now

Police are finding suspects based on their online searches

Josh Shapiro, in his own words, on political violence and antisemitism