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On This Day: An assembly of Sikhs, known as a Sarbat Khalsa, officially declared independence... (1986)
On April 29, 1986: An assembly of Sikhs, known as a Sarbat Khalsa, officially declared independence for a state of Khalistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t...
On This Day: Bobby Sands dies in the Long Kesh prison hospital after 66 days of... (1981)
On May 5, 1981: Bobby Sands dies in the Long Kesh prison hospital after 66 days of hunger-striking, aged 27. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a...
On This Day: American Civil War: President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation ending... (1865)
On May 9, 1865: American Civil War: President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation ending belligerent rights of the rebels and enjoining foreign nations to intern or expel Confederate ships. This his...
On This Day: The Treaty of Lodi is signed, establishing a balance of power among northern... (1454)
On April 9, 1454: The Treaty of Lodi is signed, establishing a balance of power among northern Italian city-states for almost 50 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati...
On This Day: The Treaty of Paris, ratified by the United States Congress on January 14, 1784,... (1784)
On April 9, 1784: The Treaty of Paris, ratified by the United States Congress on January 14, 1784, is ratified by King George III of the Kingdom of Great Britain, ending the American Revolutionary War....
On This Day: Edward the Confessor's Romanesque monastic church at Westminster Abbey is... (1065)
On December 28, 1065: Edward the Confessor's Romanesque monastic church at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring natur...
On This Day: Four hundred fifty prisoners rioted at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility... (1993)
On April 11, 1993: Four hundred fifty prisoners rioted at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, and continued to do so for ten days, citing grievances related to prison conditio...
On This Day: World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the... (1941)
On April 23, 1941: World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the invading Wehrmacht. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l...
On This Day: Osceola leads his Seminole warriors in Florida into the Second Seminole War... (1835)
On December 28, 1835: Osceola leads his Seminole warriors in Florida into the Second Seminole War against the United States Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: World War II: German-occupied Denmark scuttles most of its navy; Germany... (1943)
On August 29, 1943: World War II: German-occupied Denmark scuttles most of its navy; Germany dissolves the Danish government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g...
On This Day: The first part of the Saint Petersburg Metro is opened. (1955)
On November 15, 1955: The first part of the Saint Petersburg Metro is opened. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usin...
On This Day: A case of influenza was recorded at Camp Funston, Kansas, conventionally marking... (1918)
On March 4, 1918: A case of influenza was recorded at Camp Funston, Kansas, conventionally marking the beginning of the worldwide Spanish flu pandemic. This historical event can serve as a powerful s...
On This Day: The First Battle of Cannanore commences, seeing the first use of the naval line... (1501)
On December 31, 1501: The First Battle of Cannanore commences, seeing the first use of the naval line of battle.[citation needed] This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: Approximately 7,100 brewery workers in Milwaukee perform a walkout, marking the... (1953)
On May 14, 1953: Approximately 7,100 brewery workers in Milwaukee perform a walkout, marking the start of the 1953 Milwaukee brewery strike. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: Wilhelm Röntgen publishes a paper detailing his discovery of a new type of... (1895)
On December 28, 1895: Wilhelm Röntgen publishes a paper detailing his discovery of a new type of radiation, which later will be known as x-rays. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i...
On This Day: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. (1916)
On December 30, 1916: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its ...
On This Day: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. (1813)
On December 30, 1813: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid...
On This Day: War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson leads American forces in... (1815)
On January 8, 1815: War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G...
On This Day: American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield. (1863)
On January 8, 1863: American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi...
On This Day: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for... (1918)
On January 8, 1918: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for ending World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l...
On This Day: World War II: Britain introduces food rationing. (1940)
On January 8, 1940: World War II: Britain introduces food rationing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usin...
On This Day: Andrei Zhdanov, Chairman of the Finnish Allied Commission, submitted to the... (1946)
On January 8, 1946: Andrei Zhdanov, Chairman of the Finnish Allied Commission, submitted to the Finnish War Criminal Court an interrogation report by General Erich Buschenhagen, a German prisoner of w...
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: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. (1942)
On February 8, 1942: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when...