On This Day: In the Eighty Years' War, the Watergeuzen capture Brielle from the Seventeen... (1572)

On April 1, 1572: In the Eighty Years' War, the Watergeuzen capture Brielle from the Seventeen Provinces, gaining the first foothold on land for what would become the Dutch Republic.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.