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On This Day: Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto... (1735)
On July 11, 1735: Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto moved inside the orbit of Neptune for the last time before 1979. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. (1921)
On July 11, 1921: A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider usin
On This Day: French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next... (1801)
On July 11, 1801: French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. This historical event
On This Day: Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is posthumously awarded the... (1977)
On July 11, 1977: Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a... (1943)
On July 11, 1943: World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes... (1893)
On July 11, 1893: A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of... (1973)
On July 11, 1973: Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. This historical event can
On This Day: King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at... (1543)
On July 12, 1543: King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. (1960)
On July 11, 1960: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact
On This Day: The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes... (1920)
On July 12, 1920: The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain... (1940)
On July 11, 1940: World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is... (1913)
On July 12, 1913: Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of... (927)
On July 12, 927: King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to s
On This Day: Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the... (1191)
On July 12, 1191: Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is... (1580)
On July 12, 1580: The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is published. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of
On This Day: Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of... (1691)
On July 12, 1691: Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. (1975)
On July 12, 1975: São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using
On This Day: Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform... (1335)
On July 12, 1335: Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about renewa
On This Day: Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. (1967)
On July 12, 1967: Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in... (2012)
On July 12, 2012: Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun... (1913)
On July 12, 1913: The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French... (1854)
On July 13, 1854: In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of... (1943)
On July 12, 1943: World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. (1977)
On July 13, 1977: Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi