On This Day: Last public guillotining in France: Eugen Weidmann, a convicted murderer, is... (1939)
On June 17, 1939: Last public guillotining in France: Eugen Weidmann, a convicted murderer, is executed in Versailles outside the Saint-Pierre prison.
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.
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