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On This Day: The MPLA government of Angola and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the... (2002)
On April 4, 2002: The MPLA government of Angola and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the Angolan Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: The Outer Space Treaty comes into force. (1967)
On October 10, 1967: The Outer Space Treaty comes into force. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty comes into effect. (1963)
On October 10, 1963: The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty comes into effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: King Crimson releases their debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King. (1969)
On October 10, 1969: King Crimson releases their debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact
On This Day: A peace treaty ends the Jin-Song wars. (1142)
On October 11, 1142: A peace treaty ends the Jin-Song wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: The peerage and clergy restrict the authority of English kings with the... (1311)
On October 11, 1311: The peerage and clergy restrict the authority of English kings with the Ordinances of 1311. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: In Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded. (1890)
On October 11, 1890: In Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate... (1912)
On October 11, 1912: First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate the city of Kozani. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the g
On This Day: World War II: Off Guadalcanal, United States Navy ships intercept and defeat a... (1942)
On October 11, 1942: World War II: Off Guadalcanal, United States Navy ships intercept and defeat a Japanese force. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on... (1987)
On October 11, 1987: The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (ๅ yuรกn), officially marking the start of... (1271)
On December 18, 1271: Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (ๅ yuรกn), officially marking the start of the Yuan dynasty of Mongolia and China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: In the Treaty of Salynas, Lithuania cedes Samogitia to the Teutonic Knights. (1398)
On October 12, 1398: In the Treaty of Salynas, Lithuania cedes Samogitia to the Teutonic Knights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a bro
On This Day: Flemish and Luxembourgish peasants launch the rebellion against French rule... (1798)
On October 12, 1798: Flemish and Luxembourgish peasants launch the rebellion against French rule known as the Peasants' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the... (1917)
On October 12, 1917: World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the largest single-day loss of life in New Zealand history. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's... (1945)
On October 12, 1945: The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fre
On This Day: World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end. (1944)
On October 12, 1944: World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: After nearly 23 years of imprisonment, Reverend Walter Ciszek, a Jesuit... (1963)
On October 12, 1963: After nearly 23 years of imprisonment, Reverend Walter Ciszek, a Jesuit missionary, was released from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from... (1999)
On October 12, 1999: The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of free
On This Day: The European Union wins the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. (2012)
On October 12, 2012: The European Union wins the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using
On This Day: The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. (1269)
On October 13, 1269: The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through hist
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: Austro-Prussian victory over Republican France at the... (1793)
On October 13, 1793: French Revolutionary Wars: Austro-Prussian victory over Republican France at the First Battle of Wissembourg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed. (1821)
On October 13, 1821: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
On This Day: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of... (1322)
On October 14, 1322: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of Old Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland's independence. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Treaty of Schรถnbrunn is signed, ending the War of the Fifth Coalition, the... (1809)
On October 14, 1809: The Treaty of Schรถnbrunn is signed, ending the War of the Fifth Coalition, the final successful war in Napoleon Bonaparte's military career. This historical event can serve as a