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On This Day: World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks AHS Centaur off the coast of... (1943)
On May 14, 1943: World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks AHS Centaur off the coast of Queensland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp...
On This Day: Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. (1857)
On May 14, 1857: Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it...
On This Day: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. (1791)
On May 15, 1791: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia... (1864)
On May 15, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia Military Institute fight alongside the Confederate army to force Union General Franz Sigel out of the Shenandoah Valley....
On This Day: The Sicilian revolution of 1848 is finally extinguished. (1849)
On May 15, 1849: The Sicilian revolution of 1848 is finally extinguished. 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 II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women's Army Auxiliary... (1942)
On May 15, 1942: World War II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) is signed into law. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou...
On This Day: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of... (1966)
On May 16, 1966: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl...
On This Day: In Hollywood, the first Academy Awards ceremony takes place. (1929)
On May 16, 1929: In Hollywood, the first Academy Awards ceremony takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usin...
On This Day: Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France. (1756)
On May 17, 1756: Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o...
On This Day: World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. (1940)
On May 17, 1940: World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using ...
On This Day: Anne of Denmark is crowned Queen of Scotland. (1590)
On May 17, 1590: Anne of Denmark is crowned Queen of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin...
On This Day: Battle of Rovine: The Wallachians defeat an invading Ottoman army. (1395)
On May 17, 1395: Battle of Rovine: The Wallachians defeat an invading Ottoman army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history...
On This Day: The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga. (1900)
On May 18, 1900: The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it whe...
On This Day: John II of Castile defeats the Infantes of Aragon at the First Battle of Olmedo. (1445)
On May 19, 1445: John II of Castile defeats the Infantes of Aragon at the First Battle of Olmedo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human disc...
On This Day: Second Boer War: British troops relieve Mafeking. (1900)
On May 19, 1900: Second Boer War: British troops relieve Mafeking. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea...
On This Day: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over... (1889)
On May 11, 1889: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust...
On This Day: Battle of Homildon Hill: An invading Scottish army under Murdoch Stewart, Duke... (1402)
On September 14, 1402: Battle of Homildon Hill: An invading Scottish army under Murdoch Stewart, Duke of Albany and Archibald, Earl Douglas is decimated by a contingent of 500 English archers under the command of George, Earl of March and Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland....
On This Day: Seneca warriors defeat British forces at the Battle of Devil's Hole during... (1763)
On September 14, 1763: Seneca warriors defeat British forces at the Battle of Devil's Hole during Pontiac's War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works ...
On This Day: The first American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, is canonized by Pope Paul VI. (1975)
On September 14, 1975: The first American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, is canonized by Pope Paul VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di...
On This Day: Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces. (1856)
On May 21, 1856: Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in G...
On This Day: Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General... (1988)
On May 21, 1988: Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On This Day: The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign... (1316)
On August 10, 1316: The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the... (1829)
On September 14, 1829: The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the Russo-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu...
On This Day: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan... (1879)
On May 26, 1879: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i...