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On This Day: Falklands War: the British Army defeats the Argentine Army at the Battle of... (1982)
On May 29, 1982: Falklands War: the British Army defeats the Argentine Army at the Battle of Goose Green. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through...
On This Day: The Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant is held in war-torn Sarajevo drawing global... (1993)
On May 29, 1993: The Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant is held in war-torn Sarajevo drawing global attention to the plight of its citizens. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio...
On This Day: The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra,... (1967)
On May 30, 1967: The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of...
On This Day: Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British... (1902)
On May 31, 1902: Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu...
On This Day: The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of... (1986)
On November 3, 1986: The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States. This historical event can s...
On This Day: World War II: Disobeying a direct order by Adolf Hitler, General Field Marshal... (1942)
On November 4, 1942: World War II: Disobeying a direct order by Adolf Hitler, General Field Marshal Erwin Rommel begins a retreat of his forces after a costly defeat during the Second Battle of El Alamein....
On This Day: World War II: The Moscow Armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is... (1944)
On September 19, 1944: World War II: The Moscow Armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is signed, which officially ended the Continuation War. This historical event can serve as a powerful se...
On This Day: Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam... (1950)
On September 19, 1950: Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro...
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the... (1944)
On September 19, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the second-longest individual battle that the U.S. Army has ever fought. This historical event can serve as a ...
On This Day: The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created. (1848)
On September 20, 1848: The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. ...
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Crete ends as Crete capitulates to Germany. (1941)
On June 1, 1941: World War II: The Battle of Crete ends as Crete capitulates to Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi...
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in... (1863)
On September 20, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in a Confederate victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h...
On This Day: Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France. (1658)
On June 3, 1658: Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his... (1802)
On June 4, 1802: King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his brother, Victor Emmanuel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...
On This Day: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration... (1946)
On September 20, 1946: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the Faroe Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, is martyred on... (1871)
On September 20, 1871: Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, is martyred on Nukapu, now in the Solomon Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ...
On This Day: A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the... (1897)
On June 16, 1897: A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On This Day: LGBT rights activist Zak Kostopoulos is beaten to death on a busy street in... (2018)
On September 21, 2018: LGBT rights activist Zak Kostopoulos is beaten to death on a busy street in Athens This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness....
On This Day: Sixteen Kingdoms: Sima Yao, age 10, succeeds his father Emperor Jianwen as... (372)
On September 12, 372: Sixteen Kingdoms: Sima Yao, age 10, succeeds his father Emperor Jianwen as Emperor Xiaowu of the Eastern Jin dynasty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust...
On This Day: Austro-Ottoman War: Battle of Vienna: Several European armies join forces to... (1683)
On September 12, 1683: Austro-Ottoman War: Battle of Vienna: Several European armies join forces to defeat the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ...
On This Day: Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran-Iraq War. (1980)
On September 22, 1980: Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran-Iraq War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consid...
On This Day: World War II: Benito Mussolini is rescued from house arrest by German commando... (1943)
On September 12, 1943: World War II: Benito Mussolini is rescued from house arrest by German commando forces led by Otto Skorzeny. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab...
On This Day: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-48 to deploy the Upper Atmosphere... (1991)
On September 12, 1991: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-48 to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's...
The Talking Oak
Once more the gate behind me falls; Once more before my face I see the moulder'd Abbey-walls, That stand within the chace. Beyond the lodge the city lies, Beneath its drift of smoke; And ah! with wha...