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On This Day: Soviet Union enters ICAO, making Russian the fourth official language of... (1970)
On November 14, 1970: Soviet Union enters ICAO, making Russian the fourth official language of organization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a
On This Day: World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand... (1941)
On November 14, 1941: World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand residents of the Słonim Ghetto in a single day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway,... (1066)
On September 25, 1066: In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway, is defeated by King Harold II of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover... (1557)
On July 6, 1557: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English poss
On This Day: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. (1942)
On February 8, 1942: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when
On This Day: The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. (1560)
On July 6, 1560: The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War. (1654)
On February 9, 1654: The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Serbian King Stefan Uroš I and the Republic of Venice sign a peace treaty. (1254)
On May 22, 1254: Serbian King Stefan Uroš I and the Republic of Venice sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co
On This Day: The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly... (1962)
On September 25, 1962: The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a republic under his presidency. This historical event can
On This Day: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. (1762)
On May 22, 1762: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when
On This Day: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of... (1629)
On May 22, 1629: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of Lübeck ending Danish intervention in the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Trapani, the Venetians defeat a larger... (1266)
On June 23, 1266: War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Trapani, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese fleet, capturing all its ships. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with... (1940)
On June 22, 1940: World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. This historical event
On This Day: World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the... (1944)
On June 22, 1944: World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld: British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces... (1758)
On June 23, 1758: Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld: British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces defeat French troops at Krefeld in Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American... (1945)
On June 22, 1945: World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of... (1314)
On June 23, 1314: First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom
On This Day: The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian... (1948)
On June 22, 1948: The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. This historical event c
On This Day: Battle of Plassey: Three thousand British troops under Robert Clive defeat a... (1757)
On June 23, 1757: Battle of Plassey: Three thousand British troops under Robert Clive defeat a 50,000-strong Indian army under Siraj ud-Daulah at Plassey. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Seven Years' War: Battle of Landeshut: Austria defeats Prussia. (1760)
On June 23, 1760: Seven Years' War: Battle of Landeshut: Austria defeats Prussia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. (1683)
On June 23, 1683: William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On This Day: American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New... (1780)
On June 23, 1780: American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New Jersey (including Short Hills, formerly of Springfield, now of Millburn Township). This historical e
On This Day: American Indian Wars: The Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge... (1814)
On August 9, 1814: American Indian Wars: The Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge parts of Alabama and Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. (1914)
On June 23, 1914: Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of