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On This Day: World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan. (1944)
On July 7, 1944: World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype... (1946)
On July 7, 1946: Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype crashes in a Beverly Hills neighborhood. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: British forces defeat French forces in the last naval battle in New France. (1760)
On July 8, 1760: British forces defeat French forces in the last naval battle in New France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the... (1983)
On July 7, 1983: Cold War: Samantha Smith, a US schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Secretary General Yuri Andropov. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The Turkish Armed Forces withdraw from northern Iraq after assisting the... (1997)
On July 7, 1997: The Turkish Armed Forces withdraw from northern Iraq after assisting the Kurdistan Democratic Party in the Iraqi Kurdish Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Yugoslav Wars: The Brioni Agreement ends the ten-day independence war in... (1991)
On July 7, 1991: Yugoslav Wars: The Brioni Agreement ends the ten-day independence war in Slovenia against the rest of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party... (2022)
On July 7, 2022: Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom governm
On This Day: Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon of the Russian Orthodox Church, is discovered... (1579)
On July 8, 1579: Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon of the Russian Orthodox Church, is discovered underground in the city of Kazan, Tatarstan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava, thus... (1709)
On July 8, 1709: Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava, thus effectively ending Sweden's status as a major power in Europe. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Chippewas turn over a huge tract of land in Ontario to the United Kingdom. (1822)
On July 8, 1822: Chippewas turn over a huge tract of land in Ontario to the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co
On This Day: The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade. (1853)
On July 8, 1853: The Perry Expedition arrives in Edo Bay with a treaty requesting trade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world
On This Day: Church bells (possibly including the Liberty Bell) are rung after John Nixon... (1776)
On July 8, 1776: Church bells (possibly including the Liberty Bell) are rung after John Nixon delivers the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. This historica
On This Day: Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. (1994)
On July 8, 1994: Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Co
On This Day: Korean forces under general Kim Yu-sin of Silla defeat the army of Baekje in the... (660)
On July 9, 660: Korean forces under general Kim Yu-sin of Silla defeat the army of Baekje in the Battle of Hwangsanbeol. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On This Day: King Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi is deposed by his son Prince Charles... (1966)
On July 8, 1966: King Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi is deposed by his son Prince Charles Ndizi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: World War II: Continuation War: Finland wins the Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the... (1944)
On July 9, 1944: World War II: Continuation War: Finland wins the Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in northern Europe. The Red Army withdraws its troops from Ihantala and digs i
On This Day: Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. (1937)
On July 8, 1937: Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consi
On This Day: The Fatimid general Jawhar leads the Friday prayer in Fustat in the name of... (969)
On July 9, 969: The Fatimid general Jawhar leads the Friday prayer in Fustat in the name of Caliph al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, thereby symbolically completing the Fatimid conquest of Egypt. This historic
On This Day: South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan. (2011)
On July 9, 2011: South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it w
On This Day: The Old Swiss Confederacy makes great strides in establishing control over its... (1386)
On July 9, 1386: The Old Swiss Confederacy makes great strides in establishing control over its territory by soundly defeating the Duchy of Austria in the Battle of Sempach. This historical event can
On This Day: The 7.7 Mw Amorgos earthquake shakes the Cyclades island group in the Aegean... (1956)
On July 9, 1956: The 7.7 Mw Amorgos earthquake shakes the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The shaking and the destructive tsunami that follo
On This Day: The Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence is released by the United States... (2004)
On July 9, 2004: The Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence is released by the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, casting doubt on the rationale for the Iraq War. This historical
On This Day: The state of São Paulo revolts against the Brazilian Federal Government,... (1932)
On July 9, 1932: The state of São Paulo revolts against the Brazilian Federal Government, starting the Constitutionalist Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Russell-Einstein Manifesto calls for a reduction of the risk of nuclear... (1955)
On July 9, 1955: The Russell-Einstein Manifesto calls for a reduction of the risk of nuclear warfare. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the