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On This Day: Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter. (1688)
On November 9, 1688: Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi...
On This Day: Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of... (1313)
On November 9, 1313: Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Gammelsdorf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. (1907)
On November 9, 1907: The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con...
On This Day: World War II: A joint German-Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk is held to... (1939)
On September 22, 1939: World War II: A joint German-Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk is held to celebrate the successful invasion of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo...
On This Day: Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton,... (1966)
On September 22, 1966: Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton, Queensland, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly...
On This Day: The Battle of Coulmiers ends in a Pyrrhic victory for the French army during the... (1870)
On November 9, 1870: The Battle of Coulmiers ends in a Pyrrhic victory for the French army during the Franco-German War of 1870. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou...
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of... (1937)
On November 9, 1937: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of Shanghai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War... (1919)
On November 11, 1919: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gif...
On This Day: The Greek-Serbian Treaty of Alliance is signed, paving the way for the Second... (1913)
On June 1, 1913: The Greek-Serbian Treaty of Alliance is signed, paving the way for the Second Balkan War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace...
On This Day: Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. (1964)
On July 6, 1964: Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using i...
On This Day: Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United... (1813)
On June 24, 1813: Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United States Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro...
On This Day: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. (1743)
On August 7, 1743: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us...
On This Day: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at... (1921)
On November 11, 1921: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
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 ...
On This Day: The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the... (1338)
On September 23, 1338: The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the first naval battle of the Hundred Years' War and the first naval battle in which gunpowder artillery is used....
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the... (1918)
On September 23, 1918: World War I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the Ottoman Empire at that time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a...
On This Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. (1890)
On September 24, 1890: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fa...
On This Day: Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish... (1810)
On November 17, 1810: Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il...
On This Day: Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13,... (1967)
On November 17, 1967: Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson tells the nation that, while much remained to be done, "We are i...
On This Day: Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway. (1905)
On November 18, 1905: Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using...
On This Day: The Battle of Rowton Heath in England occurs, ending in a Parliamentarian... (1645)
On September 24, 1645: The Battle of Rowton Heath in England occurs, ending in a Parliamentarian victory over a Royalist army commanded in person by King Charles I. This historical event can serve as...
On This Day: The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the... (1555)
On September 25, 1555: The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the Schmalkaldic League. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pur...
On This Day: Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father,... (1999)
On February 7, 1999: Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father, King Hussein. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi...
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Passchendaele begins near Ypres in West Flanders,... (1917)
On July 31, 1917: World War I: The Battle of Passchendaele begins near Ypres in West Flanders, Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t...