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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Tornado leaves damaged buildings, vehicles and downed trees in Wisconsin

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

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

Wisconsin Democrats divided over whether democratic socialist can win

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

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Wisconsin Tornado stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power

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

3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

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

David Crowley reenters Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary

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

Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts

F-35B stealth military fighter jet crashes in California

Wisconsin governor candidate says her campaign has far less money than she thought

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

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go

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

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers

Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans

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

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin

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

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

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

Tyco in $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination

Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated

Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge's case

Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor

United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted because of an unruly passenger

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza

Trump lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks and wilderness areas

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

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

What to know about Hamas agreeing to disarmament

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest

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

Severe storms produce heavy rain and flooding across parts of US

First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria

Scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records