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On This Day: The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300... (1917)
On July 12, 1917: The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots. (1249)
On July 13, 1249: Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing... (1787)
On July 13, 1787: The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new sta
On This Day: English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl... (1643)
On July 13, 1643: English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir Wil
On This Day: Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont... (1558)
On July 13, 1558: Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and... (2008)
On July 13, 2008: Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single ba
On This Day: Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to... (1586)
On July 13, 1586: Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. This
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South... (2011)
On July 13, 2011: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia,... (1878)
On July 13, 1878: Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can se
On This Day: In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses... (1962)
On July 13, 1962: In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force wit
On This Day: World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July... (1941)
On July 13, 1941: World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Storming of the Bastille in Paris. This event escalates the widespread... (1789)
On July 14, 1789: Storming of the Bastille in Paris. This event escalates the widespread discontent into the French Revolution. Bastille Day is still celebrated annually in France. This historical ev
On This Day: American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting... (1863)
On July 13, 1863: American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: In the Wardha session of Congress, the "Quit India" resolution is approved,... (1942)
On July 14, 1942: In the Wardha session of Congress, the "Quit India" resolution is approved, authorising Mahatma Gandhi to campaign for India's independence from Britain. This historical event can s
On This Day: Aleksei Chirikov sights land in Southeast Alaska. He sends men ashore in a... (1741)
On July 15, 1741: Aleksei Chirikov sights land in Southeast Alaska. He sends men ashore in a longboat, making them the first Europeans to visit Alaska. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz... (1596)
On July 14, 1596: Anglo-Spanish War: English and Dutch troops sack the Spanish city of Cádiz before leaving the next day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: The Chicago Fire of 1874 burns down 47 acres of the city, destroying 812... (1874)
On July 14, 1874: The Chicago Fire of 1874 burns down 47 acres of the city, destroying 812 buildings, killing 20, and resulting in the fire insurance industry demanding municipal reforms from Chicago'
On This Day: The Finnish War: the Battle of Lapua is fought. (1808)
On July 14, 1808: The Finnish War: the Battle of Lapua is fought. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: Beginning of Priestley Riots (to 17 July) in Birmingham targeting Joseph... (1791)
On July 14, 1791: Beginning of Priestley Riots (to 17 July) in Birmingham targeting Joseph Priestley as a supporter of the French Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The Sedition Act of 1798 becomes law in the United States making it a federal... (1798)
On July 14, 1798: The Sedition Act of 1798 becomes law in the United States making it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious statements about the United States government. Thi
On This Day: First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in... (1099)
On July 15, 1099: First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final assault of a difficult siege. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Muhammad XII is crowned the twenty-second and last Nasrid king of Granada. (1482)
On July 15, 1482: Muhammad XII is crowned the twenty-second and last Nasrid king of Granada. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On This Day: Swedish-Novgorodian Wars: A Novgorodian army led by Alexander Nevsky defeats the... (1240)
On July 15, 1240: Swedish-Novgorodian Wars: A Novgorodian army led by Alexander Nevsky defeats the Swedes in the Battle of the Neva. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: In Colombia, Juan del Corral declares the independence of Antioquia. (1813)
On August 11, 1813: In Colombia, Juan del Corral declares the independence of Antioquia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Co