On This Day: Kweilin incident: A Japanese warplane shoots down the Kweilin, a Chinese... (1938)

On August 24, 1938: Kweilin incident: A Japanese warplane shoots down the Kweilin, a Chinese civilian airliner, killing 14. It is the first recorded instance of a civilian airliner being shot down.

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