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On This Day: Walter Raleigh is knighted, shortly after renaming North America region... (1585)
On January 25, 1585: Walter Raleigh is knighted, shortly after renaming North America region "Virginia", in honor of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, sometimes referred to as the "Virgin Queen". This h
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: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. (1939)
On December 27, 1939: Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering... (1916)
On August 27, 1916: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering the war as one of the Allied nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy accepts the surrender of a British Royal Navy... (1810)
On August 28, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy accepts the surrender of a British Royal Navy fleet at the Battle of Grand Port. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese National Revolutionary Army begins the... (1932)
On January 25, 1932: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese National Revolutionary Army begins the defense of Harbin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Franco-Thai War: Final air battle of the conflict. A Japanese-mediated armistice... (1941)
On January 28, 1941: Franco-Thai War: Final air battle of the conflict. A Japanese-mediated armistice goes into effect later in the day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the... (1798)
On August 27, 1798: Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the Battle of Castlebar, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in the creation of the French pup
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin
On This Day: In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle. (1881)
On April 16, 1881: In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: Austria and France sign the Treaty of Pressburg. (1805)
On December 26, 1805: Austria and France sign the Treaty of Pressburg. 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: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation
On This Day: American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray... (1861)
On December 26, 1861: American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray Mason and John Slidell are freed by the United States government, thus easing tensions between th
On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Henry V of England, with his lightly armoured infantry and... (1415)
On October 25, 1415: Hundred Years' War: Henry V of England, with his lightly armoured infantry and archers, defeats the heavily armoured French cavalry in the Battle of Agincourt. This historical ev
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy defeats the British Royal Navy, preventing them... (1810)
On August 27, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy defeats the British Royal Navy, preventing them from taking the harbour of Grand Port on Île de France. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
On This Day: Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively... (1895)
On August 27, 1895: Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively defeats a smaller Formosan army at Changhua, crippling the short-lived Republic of Formosa and lead
On This Day: Second Battle of Wissembourg: France defeats Austria. (1793)
On December 26, 1793: Second Battle of Wissembourg: France defeats Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: The first Afrikaans Bible is introduced during a Bible Festival in Bloemfontein. (1933)
On August 27, 1933: The first Afrikaans Bible is introduced during a Bible Festival in Bloemfontein. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fai
On This Day: Seljuk Turks defeat German crusaders under Conrad III at the Battle of... (1147)
On October 25, 1147: Seljuk Turks defeat German crusaders under Conrad III at the Battle of Dorylaeum. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to... (1758)
On January 24, 1758: During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763). This historical event can serve as a powe
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