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On This Day: Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II... (1014)
On July 29, 1014: Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat on the Bulgarian army, and his subsequent treatment of 15,000 prisoners reportedly causes Tsar Samuil of Bulgaria to die of a heart attack less than three months later, on October 6....
On This Day: The Greek Army rebels (OS date: September 3) against the autocratic rule of king... (1843)
On September 13, 1843: The Greek Army rebels (OS date: September 3) against the autocratic rule of king Otto of Greece, demanding the granting of a constitution. This historical event can serve as a ...
On This Day: In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore.... (1814)
On September 13, 1814: In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore. During the battle, Francis Scott Key composes his poem "Defence of Fort McHenry", which is later se...
On This Day: The Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English... (1388)
On August 5, 1388: The Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England, is fought near Otterburn. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ...
On This Day: The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is adopted by the United... (2007)
On September 13, 2007: The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about G...
On This Day: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. (1808)
On September 14, 1808: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi...
On This Day: The New York Post Sunday Magazine publishes Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from... (1963)
On May 19, 1963: The New York Post Sunday Magazine publishes Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader...
On This Day: President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz and the revolutionary Francisco Madero sign... (1911)
On May 21, 1911: President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz and the revolutionary Francisco Madero sign the Treaty of Ciudad Juárez to put an end to the fighting between the forces of both men, concluding the initial phase of the Mexican Revolution....
On This Day: Battle of Islandbridge: High King Niall Glúndub is killed while leading an Irish... (919)
On September 14, 919: Battle of Islandbridge: High King Niall Glúndub is killed while leading an Irish coalition against the Vikings of Uí Ímair, led by King Sitric Cáech. This historical event can s...
On This Day: World War I: The Third Battle of Gaza ends, with British forces capturing Gaza... (1917)
On November 7, 1917: World War I: The Third Battle of Gaza ends, with British forces capturing Gaza from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho...
On This Day: Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout... (1957)
On November 7, 1957: Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout shelters. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through ...
On This Day: First Balkan War: The Greek army engages the Turks at Bizani, resulting in... (1913)
On March 4, 1913: First Balkan War: The Greek army engages the Turks at Bizani, resulting in victory two days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's crea...
On This Day: The Safavid Empire of Iran is defeated by an army from Afghanistan at the Battle... (1722)
On March 8, 1722: The Safavid Empire of Iran is defeated by an army from Afghanistan at the Battle of Gulnabad. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: The Saint-Germain bombing ushers France into the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). (1892)
On March 11, 1892: The Saint-Germain bombing ushers France into the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev...
On This Day: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean... (1779)
On July 6, 1779: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab...
On This Day: World War II: The German army occupies Hungary. (1944)
On March 19, 1944: World War II: The German army occupies Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using ...
On This Day: The United Kingdom grants full independence to Transjordan. (1946)
On March 22, 1946: The United Kingdom grants full independence to Transjordan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider usi...
On This Day: War of the Austrian Succession: In the Battle of Vilshofen, Austrian forces... (1745)
On March 28, 1745: War of the Austrian Succession: In the Battle of Vilshofen, Austrian forces defeat French forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo...
On This Day: Nikita Khrushchev becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet... (1958)
On March 27, 1958: Nikita Khrushchev becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: First Taranaki War: The Battle of Waireka begins. (1860)
On March 28, 1860: First Taranaki War: The Battle of Waireka begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when...
On This Day: American Civil War: The Capture of New Orleans by Union forces under David... (1862)
On April 29, 1862: American Civil War: The Capture of New Orleans by Union forces under David Farragut. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t...
On This Day: World War II: Airdrops of food begin over German-occupied regions of the... (1945)
On April 29, 1945: World War II: Airdrops of food begin over German-occupied regions of the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through ...
On This Day: Nicaragua declares independence from the Central American Federation. (1838)
On April 30, 1838: Nicaragua declares independence from the Central American Federation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Co...
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 ...