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On This Day: Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood... (1901)
On September 17, 1901: Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood River Poort. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works...
On This Day: Second Boer War: Boers capture a squadron of the 17th Lancers at the Battle of... (1901)
On September 17, 1901: Second Boer War: Boers capture a squadron of the 17th Lancers at the Battle of Elands River. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor...
On This Day: Congress of Vienna opens to re-draw the European political map after the defeat... (1814)
On November 1, 1814: Congress of Vienna opens to re-draw the European political map after the defeat of France in the Napoleonic Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio...
On This Day: World War II: Due to setbacks in the Battle of Britain and approaching autumn... (1940)
On September 17, 1940: World War II: Due to setbacks in the Battle of Britain and approaching autumn weather, Hitler postpones Operation Sea Lion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On This Day: Seabiscuit defeats War Admiral in an upset victory during a match race deemed... (1938)
On November 1, 1938: Seabiscuit defeats War Admiral in an upset victory during a match race deemed "the match of the century" in horse racing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill...
On This Day: The Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of... (1954)
On November 1, 1954: The Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of f...
On This Day: The Balfour Declaration proclaims British support for the "establishment in... (1917)
On November 2, 1917: The Balfour Declaration proclaims British support for the "establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people" with the clear understanding "that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities"....
On This Day: The Peace of Bicêtre suspends hostilities in the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War. (1410)
On November 2, 1410: The Peace of Bicêtre suspends hostilities in the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a ...
On This Day: John Brown and his men kill five slavery supporters at Pottawatomie Creek,... (1856)
On May 24, 1856: John Brown and his men kill five slavery supporters at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of ev...
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many... (1956)
On November 3, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many members of banned non-Communist parties participate. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich form a counter-gover...
On This Day: Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis,... (324)
On September 18, 324: Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine's sole control over the Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as...
On This Day: The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF... (1950)
On September 17, 1950: The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF 1st Ground Forces Brigade) is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: The Kingdom of Hungary is admitted to the League of Nations. (1922)
On September 18, 1922: The Kingdom of Hungary is admitted to the League of Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u...
On This Day: World War II: The Polish government of Ignacy Mościcki flees to Romania. (1939)
On September 18, 1939: World War II: The Polish government of Ignacy Mościcki flees to Romania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact...
On This Day: Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope) is released... (1977)
On May 25, 1977: Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope) is released in US theaters. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about hope in the mi...
On This Day: The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes the Home Rule Bill for... (1914)
On May 25, 1914: The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes the Home Rule Bill for devolution in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh...
On This Day: At least 113 people die in the Grue Church fire, the biggest fire disaster in... (1822)
On May 26, 1822: At least 113 people die in the Grue Church fire, the biggest fire disaster in Norway's history. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring n...
On This Day: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan... (1879)
On May 26, 1879: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i...
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited... (1941)
On May 27, 1941: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited national emergency". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh...
On This Day: World War II: The German battleship Bismarck is sunk in the North Atlantic,... (1941)
On May 27, 1941: World War II: The German battleship Bismarck is sunk in the North Atlantic, killing almost 2,100 men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God ...
On This Day: World War II: Operation Market Garden results in the liberation of Eindhoven. (1944)
On September 18, 1944: World War II: Operation Market Garden results in the liberation of Eindhoven. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li...
On This Day: A stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leads to the death... (1902)
On September 19, 1902: A stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leads to the death of 115 attendees. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the end...
On This Day: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. 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: The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is... (1848)
On September 29, 1848: The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is the first battle of the Hungarian Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser...