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On This Day: Gramercy Park is deeded to New York City. (1831)
On December 31, 1831: Gramercy Park is deeded to New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's mercy reflected in human acts of compassion. Consider usi...
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker II ends. (1972)
On December 30, 1972: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker II ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it...
On This Day: American Civil War: After ten weeks, the Union Army's Red River Campaign ends in... (1864)
On May 22, 1864: American Civil War: After ten weeks, the Union Army's Red River Campaign ends in failure. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug...
On This Day: During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah. (1941)
On May 22, 1941: During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Conside...
On This Day: War in Afghanistan: Afghan Northern Alliance fighters take over the capital... (2001)
On November 14, 2001: War in Afghanistan: Afghan Northern Alliance fighters take over the capital Kabul. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through ...
On This Day: Second relief of Lucknow: Twenty-four Victoria Crosses are awarded, the most in... (1857)
On November 16, 1857: Second relief of Lucknow: Twenty-four Victoria Crosses are awarded, the most in a single day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Chr...
On This Day: The city of Kuopio, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by... (1775)
On November 17, 1775: The city of Kuopio, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g...
On This Day: French King Charles VIII occupies Florence, Italy. (1494)
On November 17, 1494: French King Charles VIII occupies Florence, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it whe...
On This Day: Pompey disembarks at Pelusium upon arriving in Egypt, whereupon he is... (48 BC)
On September 28, 48 BC: Pompey disembarks at Pelusium upon arriving in Egypt, whereupon he is assassinated by order of King Ptolemy XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra...
On This Day: Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy... (1538)
On September 28, 1538: Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy League fleet in the Battle of Preveza. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr...
On This Day: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. (1918)
On September 28, 1918: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi...
On This Day: World War I: Bulgaria signs the Armistice of Salonica ending its participation. (1918)
On September 29, 1918: World War I: Bulgaria signs the Armistice of Salonica ending its participation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in...
On This Day: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz are crowned King and Queen,... (1761)
On September 22, 1761: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz are crowned King and Queen, respectively, of the Kingdom of Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On This Day: The 173rd Airborne is ambushed by over 1,200 Viet Cong in Operation Hump during... (1965)
On November 8, 1965: The 173rd Airborne is ambushed by over 1,200 Viet Cong in Operation Hump during the Vietnam War, while the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment fight one of the first set-piece engagements of the war between Australian forces and the Viet Cong at the Battle of Gang Toi....
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve...
On This Day: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation ...
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's... (1863)
On May 12, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's XVII Corps turn the left wing of Confederate General John C. Pemberton's defensive line on Fourteen Mile C...
On This Day: The 1926 United Kingdom general strike ends. (1926)
On May 12, 1926: The 1926 United Kingdom general strike ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching...
On This Day: Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. (1857)
On May 14, 1857: Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it...
On This Day: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. (1791)
On May 15, 1791: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event...
On This Day: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of... (1966)
On May 16, 1966: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl...
On This Day: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. (1949)
On November 11, 1949: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it ...