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On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by... (1780)
On October 7, 1780: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina, often regarded as t
On This Day: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. (1840)
On October 7, 1840: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air... (1870)
On October 7, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. (1950)
On October 7, 1950: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider u
On This Day: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not... (1987)
On October 7, 1987: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not internationally recognized. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert... (2001)
On October 7, 2001: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert operations on the ground, starting the longest war in American history. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins. (451)
On October 8, 451: The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it
On This Day: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. (1075)
On October 8, 1075: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: Mladen II Šubić of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of... (1322)
On October 8, 1322: Mladen II Šubić of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of Bliska. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bavaria and Austria. (1813)
On October 8, 1813: The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bavaria and Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider
On This Day: The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. (1821)
On October 8, 1821: The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consid
On This Day: War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of... (1879)
On October 8, 1879: War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. (1939)
On October 8, 1939: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots... (1978)
On October 8, 1978: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots at Blowering Dam, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks. (768)
On October 9, 768: Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious and... (1635)
On October 9, 1635: Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious and policy disagreements. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Seven Years' War: Russian and Austrian troops briefly occupy Berlin. (1760)
On October 9, 1760: Seven Years' War: Russian and Austrian troops briefly occupy Berlin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: War of 1812: In a naval engagement on Lake Erie, American forces capture two... (1812)
On October 9, 1812: War of 1812: In a naval engagement on Lake Erie, American forces capture two British ships: HMS Detroit and HMS Caledonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: Guayaquil declares independence from Spain. (1820)
On October 9, 1820: Guayaquil declares independence from Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom. (1900)
On October 9, 1900: The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of... (1918)
On October 9, 1918: The Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of Finland, but he never accedes to the throne due to Germany's defeat in World War I. This historical even
On This Day: Vietnam War: the Republic of Korea Army commits the Binh Tai Massacre. (1966)
On October 9, 1966: Vietnam War: the Republic of Korea Army commits the Binh Tai Massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: The Battle of Karbala marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali. (680)
On October 10, 680: The Battle of Karbala marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using
On This Day: War of 1812: The United States Revenue Marine attempts to defend the cutter... (1814)
On October 10, 1814: War of 1812: The United States Revenue Marine attempts to defend the cutter Eagle from the Royal Navy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how