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On This Day: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. (1743)
On August 7, 1743: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: Remembrance Day bombing: A Provisional IRA bomb explodes in Enniskillen,... (1987)
On November 8, 1987: Remembrance Day bombing: A Provisional IRA bomb explodes in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland during a ceremony honouring those who had died in wars involving British forces. Twelve p
On This Day: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at... (1921)
On November 11, 1921: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. (1949)
On November 11, 1949: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the... (1338)
On September 23, 1338: The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the first naval battle of the Hundred Years' War and the first naval battle in which gunpowder artiller
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the... (1918)
On September 23, 1918: World War I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the Ottoman Empire at that time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. (1890)
On September 24, 1890: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fa
On This Day: Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish... (1810)
On November 17, 1810: Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13,... (1967)
On November 17, 1967: Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson tells the nation that, while much remained to be done, "We are i
On This Day: Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway. (1905)
On November 18, 1905: Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The Battle of Rowton Heath in England occurs, ending in a Parliamentarian... (1645)
On September 24, 1645: The Battle of Rowton Heath in England occurs, ending in a Parliamentarian victory over a Royalist army commanded in person by King Charles I. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the... (1555)
On September 25, 1555: The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the Schmalkaldic League. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pur
On This Day: The formal abolition of Prussia is proclaimed by the Allied Control Council, the... (1947)
On February 25, 1947: The formal abolition of Prussia is proclaimed by the Allied Control Council, the Prussian government having already been abolished by the Preußenschlag of 1932. This historical
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: Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father,... (1999)
On February 7, 1999: Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father, King Hussein. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The Maastricht Treaty is signed, leading to the creation of the European Union. (1992)
On February 7, 1992: The Maastricht Treaty is signed, leading to the creation of the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a
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 Toj
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