On This Day: Cold War: The 1988 Black Sea bumping incident: The U.S. missile cruiser... (1988)

On February 12, 1988: Cold War: The 1988 Black Sea bumping incident: The U.S. missile cruiser USS Yorktown (CG-48) is intentionally rammed by the Soviet frigate Bezzavetnyy in the Soviet territorial waters, while Yorktown claims innocent passage.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.