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On This Day: The international Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery is first... (1926)
On September 25, 1926: The international Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery is first signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and...
On This Day: 3 civilians killed by alleged supporters of the Palestine Liberation... (1985)
On September 25, 1985: 3 civilians killed by alleged supporters of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Larnaca yacht killings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a...
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: Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed. (1635)
On May 30, 1635: Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it wh...
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 Holocaust: In occupied Poland, the Nazis close off the Warsaw Ghetto from... (1940)
On November 16, 1940: The Holocaust: In occupied Poland, the Nazis close off the Warsaw Ghetto from the outside world. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God ...
On This Day: War of the 2nd Coalition: French troops defeat Austro-Russian forces, leading to... (1799)
On September 26, 1799: War of the 2nd Coalition: French troops defeat Austro-Russian forces, leading to the collapse of Suvorov's campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust...
On This Day: After the brief Gollub War, the Teutonic Knights sign the Treaty of Melno with... (1422)
On September 27, 1422: After the brief Gollub War, the Teutonic Knights sign the Treaty of Melno with Poland and Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the...
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: World War II: Last day of the Matanikau action on Guadalcanal as United States... (1942)
On September 27, 1942: World War II: Last day of the Matanikau action on Guadalcanal as United States Marines barely escape after being surrounded by Japanese forces. This historical event can serve ...
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: American Revolution: French and American forces backed by a French fleet begin... (1781)
On September 28, 1781: American Revolution: French and American forces backed by a French fleet begin the siege of Yorktown. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho...
On This Day: World War II: The siege of Warsaw comes to an end. (1939)
On September 28, 1939: World War II: The siege of Warsaw comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider...
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: The Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania makes a record-breaking westbound crossing of... (1909)
On September 30, 1909: The Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania makes a record-breaking westbound crossing of the Atlantic, that will not be bettered for 20 years. This historical event can serve as a powerf...
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: The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat... (1620)
On November 9, 1620: The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat of his troops in the Battle of White Mountain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
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...