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On This Day: Mozambique achieves independence from Portugal. (1975)
On June 25, 1975: Mozambique achieves independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage... (1943)
On June 25, 1943: The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. (1950)
On June 25, 1950: The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg... (1944)
On June 25, 1944: World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg to support United States Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg. This historical event can ser
On This Day: The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the... (1978)
On June 25, 1978: The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: War of the Roses: Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, and Edward, Earl of... (1460)
On June 26, 1460: War of the Roses: Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, and Edward, Earl of March, land in England with a rebel army and march on London. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their... (1991)
On June 25, 1991: The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gi
On This Day: Pope Benedict II is the last pope to require confirmation by the Byzantine... (684)
On June 26, 684: Pope Benedict II is the last pope to require confirmation by the Byzantine emperor before taking office. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Przemysł II crowned king of Poland, following Ducal period. The white eagle is... (1295)
On June 26, 1295: Przemysł II crowned king of Poland, following Ducal period. The white eagle is added to the Polish coat of arms. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: A combined force of Spanish, free blacks and allied Indians defeat a British... (1740)
On June 26, 1740: A combined force of Spanish, free blacks and allied Indians defeat a British garrison at the Siege of Fort Mose near St. Augustine during the War of Jenkins' Ear. This historical ev
On This Day: Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy... (2022)
On June 25, 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk. This historical even
On This Day: Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (1905)
On August 10, 1905: Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On This Day: Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry... (1992)
On June 25, 1992: Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British... (1843)
On June 26, 1843: Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based... (1944)
On June 26, 1944: World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based on faulty information, leading to 35 civilian deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles... (1944)
On June 26, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles between Nazi Germany and Polish resistance forces, ends with the defeat of the latter. This historic
On This Day: World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an... (1940)
On June 26, 1940: World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Romania requiring it to cede Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina. This historical
On This Day: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without... (1830)
On June 26, 1830: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without surviving legitimate issue of his older brother George IV. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They... (1917)
On June 26, 1917: World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat in the Battle of Hamel on July 4. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the... (1944)
On June 27, 1944: World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the Japanese by British Chindits, supported by the Chinese. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their... (1943)
On September 10, 1943: World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their occupation of Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav... (1991)
On June 27, 1991: Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian... (1905)
On June 27, 1905: During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. (1950)
On June 27, 1950: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist