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On This Day: The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific... (1961)
On June 23, 1961: The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the continent, its islands and ice shelves, comes into force. This
On This Day: War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus... (1812)
On June 23, 1812: War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to war. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Cold War: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with Soviet Premier Alexei... (1967)
On June 23, 1967: Cold War: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey for the three-day Glassboro Summit Conference. This historical event can
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental... (1776)
On September 10, 1776: American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the... (1329)
On August 9, 1329: Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the French-born Jordanus is appointed the first Bishop. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark are crowned King and Queen of the United... (1902)
On August 9, 1902: Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Lithuanian Activist Front declares independence from the Soviet Union and... (1941)
On June 23, 1941: The Lithuanian Activist Front declares independence from the Soviet Union and forms the Provisional Government of Lithuania; it lasts only briefly as the Nazis will occupy Lithuania
On This Day: American Civil War: At Fort Towson in the Oklahoma Territory, Confederate... (1865)
On June 23, 1865: American Civil War: At Fort Towson in the Oklahoma Territory, Confederate Brigadier General Stand Watie surrenders the last significant Confederate army. This historical event can s
On This Day: Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in... (1919)
On June 23, 1919: Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of CΔsis; this date is celebrated as Victory Day in Estonia. This historical event can se
On This Day: Guinea-Bissau gains independence from Portugal. (1974)
On September 10, 1974: Guinea-Bissau gains independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it wh
On This Day: Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the... (1868)
On June 23, 1868: Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On This Day: First Indochina War: Battle of Mang Yang Pass: Viet Minh troops belonging to the... (1954)
On June 24, 1954: First Indochina War: Battle of Mang Yang Pass: Viet Minh troops belonging to the 803rd Regiment ambush G.M.Β 100 of France in An KhΓͺ. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Battle of Solferino (Battle of the Three Sovereigns): Sardinia and France defeat... (1859)
On June 24, 1859: Battle of Solferino (Battle of the Three Sovereigns): Sardinia and France defeat Austria in Solferino, northern Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: World War II: Nagasaki is devastated when an atomic bomb, Fat Man, is dropped by... (1945)
On August 9, 1945: World War II: Nagasaki is devastated when an atomic bomb, Fat Man, is dropped by the United States B-29 Bockscar. Thirty-five thousand people are killed outright, including 23,200-2
On This Day: A bloodless revolution instigated by the People's Party ends the absolute power... (1932)
On June 24, 1932: A bloodless revolution instigated by the People's Party ends the absolute power of King Prajadhipok of Siam (now Thailand). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect. (1940)
On June 25, 1940: World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken worl
On This Day: US military police attempt to arrest a black soldier in Bamber Bridge, England,... (1943)
On June 24, 1943: US military police attempt to arrest a black soldier in Bamber Bridge, England, sparking the Battle of Bamber Bridge mutiny that leaves one dead and seven wounded. This historical e
On This Day: Spanish forces fail to retake Jamaica at the Battle of Rio Nuevo during the... (1658)
On June 25, 1658: Spanish forces fail to retake Jamaica at the Battle of Rio Nuevo during the Anglo-Spanish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 encounters severe wind shear and crashes on final... (1975)
On June 24, 1975: Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 encounters severe wind shear and crashes on final approach to New York's JFK Airport killing 113 of the 124 passengers on board, making it the deadliest U
On This Day: World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland,... (1941)
On June 25, 1941: World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland, supported by Nazi Germany, began. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Acre, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese... (1258)
On June 25, 1258: War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Acre, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese fleet sailing to relieve Acre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: In the Battle of Fontenay-en-Puisaye, forces led by Charles the Bald and Louis... (841)
On June 25, 841: In the Battle of Fontenay-en-Puisaye, forces led by Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeat the armies of Lothair I of Italy and Pepin II of Aquitaine. This historical event can
On This Day: The Taoist monk Wang Yuanlu discovers the Dunhuang manuscripts, a cache of... (1900)
On June 25, 1900: The Taoist monk Wang Yuanlu discovers the Dunhuang manuscripts, a cache of ancient texts that are of great historical and religious significance, in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, Chin
On This Day: Maria Theresa is crowned Queen of Hungary. (1741)
On June 25, 1741: Maria Theresa is crowned Queen of Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching