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On This Day: The Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of... (1954)
On November 1, 1954: The Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of f...
On This Day: The French Directory, a five-man revolutionary government, is created. (1795)
On November 2, 1795: The French Directory, a five-man revolutionary government, is created. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co...
On This Day: The Balfour Declaration proclaims British support for the "establishment in... (1917)
On November 2, 1917: The Balfour Declaration proclaims British support for the "establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people" with the clear understanding "that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities"....
On This Day: The Peace of Bicêtre suspends hostilities in the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War. (1410)
On November 2, 1410: The Peace of Bicêtre suspends hostilities in the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a ...
On This Day: John Brown and his men kill five slavery supporters at Pottawatomie Creek,... (1856)
On May 24, 1856: John Brown and his men kill five slavery supporters at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of ev...
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many... (1956)
On November 3, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many members of banned non-Communist parties participate. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich form a counter-gover...
On This Day: Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by... (1454)
On September 18, 1454: Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic knights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On This Day: The Kingdom of Hungary is admitted to the League of Nations. (1922)
On September 18, 1922: The Kingdom of Hungary is admitted to the League of Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u...
On This Day: World War II: The Soviet Union introduces conscription for all males between the... (1941)
On September 18, 1941: World War II: The Soviet Union introduces conscription for all males between the ages of 16 and 50. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On This Day: The Irish Home Rule Act becomes law, but is delayed until after World War I. (1914)
On September 18, 1914: The Irish Home Rule Act becomes law, but is delayed until after World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e...
On This Day: The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes the Home Rule Bill for... (1914)
On May 25, 1914: The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes the Home Rule Bill for devolution in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh...
On This Day: Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope) is released... (1977)
On May 25, 1977: Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope) is released in US theaters. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about hope in the mi...
On This Day: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan... (1879)
On May 26, 1879: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i...
On This Day: World War II: The Siege of Calais ends with the surrender of the British and... (1940)
On May 26, 1940: World War II: The Siege of Calais ends with the surrender of the British and French garrison. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th...
On This Day: Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan... (1950)
On September 18, 1950: Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan Perimeter in southeast Korea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab...
On This Day: World War II: Operation Market Garden results in the liberation of Eindhoven. (1944)
On September 18, 1944: World War II: Operation Market Garden results in the liberation of Eindhoven. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li...
On This Day: Giuseppe Garibaldi begins the Siege of Palermo, part of the wars of Italian... (1860)
On May 27, 1860: Giuseppe Garibaldi begins the Siege of Palermo, part of the wars of Italian unification. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through...
On This Day: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist... (585 BC)
On May 28, 585 BC: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Cyaxares in the Battle of the Eclipse, leading to a truce. This is one...
On This Day: Falklands War: the British Army defeats the Argentine Army at the Battle of... (1982)
On May 29, 1982: Falklands War: the British Army defeats the Argentine Army at the Battle of Goose Green. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through...
On This Day: The Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant is held in war-torn Sarajevo drawing global... (1993)
On May 29, 1993: The Miss Sarajevo beauty pageant is held in war-torn Sarajevo drawing global attention to the plight of its citizens. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio...
On This Day: World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne,... (1942)
On May 30, 1942: World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug...
On This Day: The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra,... (1967)
On May 30, 1967: The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of...
On This Day: The Revolution of the Ganhadores begins in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (1857)
On June 1, 1857: The Revolution of the Ganhadores begins in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histor...
On This Day: The Saint-Germain bombing ushers France into the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). (1892)
On March 11, 1892: The Saint-Germain bombing ushers France into the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev...