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On This Day: American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg,... (1863)
On July 4, 1863: American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant after 47 days of siege, contributing to the Un
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Kursk, the largest full-scale battle in history and... (1943)
On July 4, 1943: World War II: The Battle of Kursk, the largest full-scale battle in history and the world's largest tank battle, begins in the village of Prokhorovka. This historical event can serve
On This Day: After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the... (1946)
On July 4, 1946: After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the Philippines attains full independence from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: World War II: The Burning of the Riga synagogues: The Great Choral Synagogue in... (1941)
On July 4, 1941: World War II: The Burning of the Riga synagogues: The Great Choral Synagogue in German-occupied Riga is burnt with 300 Jews locked in the basement. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: A massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people... (1911)
On July 4, 1911: A massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people in eleven days and breaking temperature records in several cities. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: World War II: The 250-day Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city... (1942)
On July 4, 1942: World War II: The 250-day Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city falls to Axis forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. (1967)
On July 6, 1967: Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-105 to the... (2001)
On August 10, 2001: Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-105 to the International Space Station, carrying the astronauts of Expedition 3 to replace the crew of Expedit
On This Day: The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions... (1988)
On July 6, 1988: The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disas
On This Day: The Battle of Larga between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire takes... (1770)
On July 7, 1770: The Battle of Larga between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba. (1520)
On July 7, 1520: Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. (1575)
On July 7, 1575: The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassio
On This Day: Colombo Town Guard officer Henry Pedris is executed in British Ceylon for... (1915)
On July 7, 1915: Colombo Town Guard officer Henry Pedris is executed in British Ceylon for allegedly inciting persecution of Muslims. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests,... (1997)
On July 6, 1997: The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. This historical event c
On This Day: As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance... (1798)
On July 7, 1798: As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The city of Tyre falls to the Venetian Crusade after a siege of nineteen weeks. (1124)
On July 7, 1124: The city of Tyre falls to the Venetian Crusade after a siege of nineteen weeks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort... (1667)
On July 7, 1667: An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort St Pierre, Martinique during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of... (1777)
On July 7, 1777: American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throu
On This Day: In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. (1834)
On July 7, 1834: In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousnes
On This Day: The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has... (1315)
On August 11, 1315: The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has difficulties buying bread for himself and his entourage. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Heron Road Bridge collapses while being built, killing nine workers in the... (1966)
On August 10, 1966: The Heron Road Bridge collapses while being built, killing nine workers in the deadliest construction accident in both Ottawa and Ontario. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the... (1928)
On July 7, 1928: Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage,... (1952)
On July 7, 1952: The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship in the world. This historical e
On This Day: Morean War: The 49-day Siege of Coron ends with the surrender and massacre of... (1685)
On August 11, 1685: Morean War: The 49-day Siege of Coron ends with the surrender and massacre of its garrison by the Venetians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou