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On This Day: American Civil War: President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation ending... (1865)
On May 9, 1865: American Civil War: President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation ending belligerent rights of the rebels and enjoining foreign nations to intern or expel Confederate ships. This his...
On This Day: The Treaty of Lodi is signed, establishing a balance of power among northern... (1454)
On April 9, 1454: The Treaty of Lodi is signed, establishing a balance of power among northern Italian city-states for almost 50 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati...
On This Day: Four hundred fifty prisoners rioted at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility... (1993)
On April 11, 1993: Four hundred fifty prisoners rioted at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, and continued to do so for ten days, citing grievances related to prison conditio...
On This Day: World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the... (1941)
On April 23, 1941: World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the invading Wehrmacht. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l...
On This Day: World War II: German-occupied Denmark scuttles most of its navy; Germany... (1943)
On August 29, 1943: World War II: German-occupied Denmark scuttles most of its navy; Germany dissolves the Danish government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g...
On This Day: The first part of the Saint Petersburg Metro is opened. (1955)
On November 15, 1955: The first part of the Saint Petersburg Metro is opened. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usin...
On This Day: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. (1916)
On December 30, 1916: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its ...
On This Day: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. (1813)
On December 30, 1813: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid...
On This Day: American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield. (1863)
On January 8, 1863: American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi...
On This Day: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for... (1918)
On January 8, 1918: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for ending World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l...
On This Day: Gramercy Park is deeded to New York City. (1831)
On December 31, 1831: Gramercy Park is deeded to New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's mercy reflected in human acts of compassion. Consider usi...
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker II ends. (1972)
On December 30, 1972: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker II ends. 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: World War II: Italian forces begin the invasion of British Somaliland. (1940)
On August 3, 1940: World War II: Italian forces begin the invasion of British Somaliland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h...