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On This Day: American Civil War: First Battle of Bull Run: At Manassas Junction, Virginia,... (1861)
On July 21, 1861: American Civil War: First Battle of Bull Run: At Manassas Junction, Virginia, the first major battle of the war begins and ends in a victory for the Confederate army. This historica
On This Day: World War II: Claus von Stauffenberg and four fellow conspirators are executed... (1944)
On July 21, 1944: World War II: Claus von Stauffenberg and four fellow conspirators are executed for the July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Massacre at Béziers: The first major military action of the Albigensian Crusade. (1209)
On July 22, 1209: Massacre at Béziers: The first major military action of the Albigensian Crusade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human dis
On This Day: First Indochina War: The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North Vietnam... (1954)
On July 21, 1954: First Indochina War: The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North Vietnam and South Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's cre
On This Day: Ottoman wars in Europe: Siege of Belgrade: John Hunyadi, Regent of the Kingdom... (1456)
On July 22, 1456: Ottoman wars in Europe: Siege of Belgrade: John Hunyadi, Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, defeats Mehmet II of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle... (1364)
On July 28, 1364: Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle of Cascina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the... (1945)
On February 26, 1945: World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the Japanese. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Tunisia gains independence from France. (1956)
On March 20, 1956: Tunisia gains independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: The All India Forward Bloc holds an emergency central committee meeting after... (1971)
On February 24, 1971: The All India Forward Bloc holds an emergency central committee meeting after its chairman, Hemantha Kumar Bose, is killed three days earlier. P.K. Mookiah Thevar is appointed as
On This Day: Cultural Revolution: Zhang Chunqiao announces the dissolution of the Shanghai... (1967)
On February 24, 1967: Cultural Revolution: Zhang Chunqiao announces the dissolution of the Shanghai People's Commune, replacing its local government with a revolutionary committee. This historical ev
On This Day: Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I and his co-emperors Gratian and... (380)
On February 27, 380: Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I and his co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II declare their wish that all Roman citizens convert to Nicene Christianity. This histori
On This Day: The Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti. (1844)
On February 27, 1844: The Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using
On This Day: Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive is halted; South Vietnamese forces led by Ngo... (1968)
On February 24, 1968: Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive is halted; South Vietnamese forces led by Ngo Quang Truong recapture the citadel of Hué. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Disbandment of the Warsaw Pact at a meeting of its members in Budapest. (1991)
On February 25, 1991: Disbandment of the Warsaw Pact at a meeting of its members in Budapest. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Robert Watson-Watt carries out a demonstration near Daventry which leads... (1935)
On February 26, 1935: Robert Watson-Watt carries out a demonstration near Daventry which leads directly to the development of radar in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt. (1898)
On February 27, 1898: King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin
On This Day: The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of... (1560)
On February 27, 1560: The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland, establishing the terms under which English armed forces were to be permitted in Scotland
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against... (1782)
On February 27, 1782: American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against further war in America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: First Boer War: The Battle of Majuba Hill takes place. (1881)
On February 27, 1881: First Boer War: The Battle of Majuba Hill takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using
On This Day: The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the... (1976)
On February 27, 1976: The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the Polisario Front declares independence as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This historical event ca
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina... (1776)
On February 27, 1776: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an... (1900)
On February 27, 1900: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronjé at the Battle of Paardeberg. This historica
On This Day: World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is... (1942)
On February 27, 1942: World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is defeated by a Japanese task force in the Java Sea in the Dutch East Indies. This historical event can
On This Day: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". (1991)
On February 27, 1991: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and