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On This Day: An explosion of badly degraded propellant charges on board the French battleship... (1911)
On September 25, 1911: An explosion of badly degraded propellant charges on board the French battleship Liberté detonates the forward ammunition magazines and destroys the ship. This historical event...
On This Day: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, unsuccessfully rebels against Queen... (1601)
On February 8, 1601: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, unsuccessfully rebels against Queen Elizabeth I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and ...
On This Day: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the... (954)
On November 12, 954: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go...
On This Day: A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the... (1993)
On November 11, 1993: A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i...
On This Day: Aftermath of World War II: In Tokyo, the International Military Tribunal for the... (1948)
On November 12, 1948: Aftermath of World War II: In Tokyo, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East sentences seven Japanese military and government officials, including General Hideki Tojo, to death for their roles in World War II....
On This Day: Seventh Crusade: Crusaders engage Ayyubid forces in the Battle of Al Mansurah. (1250)
On February 8, 1250: Seventh Crusade: Crusaders engage Ayyubid forces in the Battle of Al Mansurah. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e...
On This Day: Zaian War: Berber tribesmen inflict the heaviest defeat of French forces in... (1914)
On November 13, 1914: Zaian War: Berber tribesmen inflict the heaviest defeat of French forces in Morocco at the Battle of El Herri. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ...
On This Day: World War I: Allied troops occupy Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman... (1918)
On November 13, 1918: World War I: Allied troops occupy Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug...
On This Day: Soviet Union enters ICAO, making Russian the fourth official language of... (1970)
On November 14, 1970: Soviet Union enters ICAO, making Russian the fourth official language of organization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a...
On This Day: World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand... (1941)
On November 14, 1941: World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand residents of the Słonim Ghetto in a single day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo...
On This Day: In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway,... (1066)
On September 25, 1066: In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway, is defeated by King Harold II of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i...
On This Day: The Convention of Artlenburg is signed, leading to the French occupation of the... (1803)
On July 5, 1803: The Convention of Artlenburg is signed, leading to the French occupation of the Electorate of Hanover (which had been ruled by the British king). This historical event can serve as a...
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover... (1557)
On July 6, 1557: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English possession on the continent, and Mary I never seeing her husband again....
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...
On This Day: The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. (1560)
On July 6, 1560: The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. 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 Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War. (1654)
On February 9, 1654: The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h...
On This Day: Serbian King Stefan Uroš I and the Republic of Venice sign a peace treaty. (1254)
On May 22, 1254: Serbian King Stefan Uroš I and the Republic of Venice sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co...
On This Day: The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly... (1962)
On September 25, 1962: The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a republic under his presidency. This historical event can ...
On This Day: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. (1762)
On May 22, 1762: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when ...
On This Day: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of... (1629)
On May 22, 1629: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of Lübeck ending Danish intervention in the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a power...
On This Day: A pogrom takes place in Lwów (now Lviv); over three days, at least 50 Jews and... (1918)
On November 21, 1918: A pogrom takes place in Lwów (now Lviv); over three days, at least 50 Jews and 270 Ukrainian Christians are killed by Poles. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On This Day: Odawa Chief Pontiac's forces defeat British troops at the Battle of Bloody Run... (1763)
On July 31, 1763: Odawa Chief Pontiac's forces defeat British troops at the Battle of Bloody Run during Pontiac's War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God ...
On This Day: Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian's... (30 BC)
On July 31, 30 BC: Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian's forces, but most of his army subsequently deserts, leading to his suicide. This historical event can serv...
On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England, completing his... (1419)
On January 19, 1419: Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England, completing his reconquest of Normandy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...