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On This Day: Belfast's Bloody Sunday occurs with 20 killings, at least 100 wounded and 200... (1921)
On July 10, 1921: Belfast's Bloody Sunday occurs with 20 killings, at least 100 wounded and 200 homes destroyed during rioting and gun battles in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This historical event can
On This Day: World War II: American forces take Saipan, bringing the Japanese archipelago... (1944)
On July 9, 1944: World War II: American forces take Saipan, bringing the Japanese archipelago within range of B-29 raids, and causing the downfall of the Tojo government. This historical event can se
On This Day: World War II: The Allied invasion of Sicily begins, leading to the downfall of... (1943)
On July 9, 1943: World War II: The Allied invasion of Sicily begins, leading to the downfall of Mussolini and forcing Hitler to break off the Battle of Kursk. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: The Norse King Glúniairn recognises Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, High King of... (988)
On July 10, 988: The Norse King Glúniairn recognises Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, High King of Ireland, and agrees to pay taxes and accept Brehon Law; the event is considered to be the founding of the
On This Day: Howard Hughes begins a 91-hour airplane flight around the world that will set a... (1938)
On July 10, 1938: Howard Hughes begins a 91-hour airplane flight around the world that will set a new record. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: American Revolution: Louis XVI of France declares war on the Kingdom of Great... (1778)
On July 10, 1778: American Revolution: Louis XVI of France declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On This Day: War of the Pacific: Chile suffers its last military defeat in the Battle of La... (1882)
On July 10, 1882: War of the Pacific: Chile suffers its last military defeat in the Battle of La Concepción when a garrison of 77 men is annihilated by a 1,300-strong Peruvian force, many of them arme
On This Day: War of the Pacific: Chileans led by Alejandro Gorostiaga defeat Andrés Avelino... (1883)
On July 10, 1883: War of the Pacific: Chileans led by Alejandro Gorostiaga defeat Andrés Avelino Cáceres's Peruvian army at the Battle of Huamachuco, hastening the end of the war. This historical eve
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade... (1864)
On July 11, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, defeats the king's Lancastrian forces and... (1460)
On July 10, 1460: Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, defeats the king's Lancastrian forces and takes King Henry VI prisoner in the Battle of Northampton. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: World War I: Australia invades German New Guinea, defeating a German contingent... (1914)
On September 11, 1914: World War I: Australia invades German New Guinea, defeating a German contingent at the Battle of Bita Paka. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free... (1927)
On July 10, 1927: Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, is assassinated by the IRA. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Amid widespread backlash to revelations of phone hacking, the British weekly... (2011)
On July 10, 2011: Amid widespread backlash to revelations of phone hacking, the British weekly tabloid newspaper News of the World publishes its final issue and shuts down after nearly 168 years in pr
On This Day: World War II: An American pilot spots a downed, intact Mitsubishi A6M Zero on... (1942)
On July 10, 1942: World War II: An American pilot spots a downed, intact Mitsubishi A6M Zero on Akutan Island (the "Akutan Zero"), which the US Navy then uses to learn the aircraft's flight characteri
On This Day: The Chicago Freedom Movement, co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr., holds a... (1966)
On July 10, 1966: The Chicago Freedom Movement, co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field in Chicago; as many as 60,000 people attend. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin at Kaesong. (1951)
On July 10, 1951: Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin at Kaesong. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using i
On This Day: War of 1812: The climax of the Battle of Plattsburgh, a major United States... (1814)
On September 11, 1814: War of 1812: The climax of the Battle of Plattsburgh, a major United States victory in the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay... (1998)
On July 10, 1998: Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys who claim they were sexually abused by Rudolph Kos, a former priest.
On This Day: Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and... (911)
On July 11, 911: Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of
On This Day: Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming... (1789)
On July 11, 1789: Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: Iraqi Civil War: Mosul is declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of... (2017)
On July 10, 2017: Iraqi Civil War: Mosul is declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant by the government of Iraq. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after... (1798)
On July 11, 1798: The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Charles IV, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia, is elected King of the... (1346)
On July 11, 1346: Charles IV, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia, is elected King of the Romans. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: Former president of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in as 10th... (1921)
On July 11, 1921: Former president of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in as 10th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the only person ever to hold both offices. This histo