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On This Day: World War II: In Bologna, Italy, the Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio is... (1944)
On January 29, 1944: World War II: In Bologna, Italy, the Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio is completely destroyed in an air-raid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in... (681)
On January 9, 681: Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in which he implements diverse measures against the Jews in Spain. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Jin-Song Wars: Invading Jurchen soldiers from the Jin dynasty besiege and sack... (1127)
On January 9, 1127: Jin-Song Wars: Invading Jurchen soldiers from the Jin dynasty besiege and sack Bianjing (Kaifeng), the capital of the Song dynasty of China, and abduct Emperor Qinzong of Song and
On This Day: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last... (1849)
On January 22, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last Sikh defenders of Multan, Punjab, surrender. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: World War II: Soviet forces liberate the Łódź Ghetto. Of more than 200,000... (1945)
On January 19, 1945: World War II: Soviet forces liberate the Łódź Ghetto. Of more than 200,000 inhabitants in 1940, fewer than 900 had survived the Nazi occupation. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: Operation Auca: Five U.S. missionaries are killed by the Waorani of Ecuador... (1956)
On January 8, 1956: Operation Auca: Five U.S. missionaries are killed by the Waorani of Ecuador shortly after making first contact. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War results in a Zulu victory. (1879)
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War results in a Zulu victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: Finnish Civil War: The Red Guard rebels seize control of the capital, Helsinki;... (1918)
On January 28, 1918: Finnish Civil War: The Red Guard rebels seize control of the capital, Helsinki; members of the Senate of Finland go underground. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond begins a filibuster to prevent the United States... (1957)
On August 28, 1957: U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond begins a filibuster to prevent the United States Senate from voting on the Civil Rights Act of 1957; he stopped speaking 24 hours and 18 minutes later.
On This Day: World War I: Germany declares war on Romania. (1916)
On August 28, 1916: World War I: Germany declares war on Romania. 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: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure... (1971)
On January 21, 1971: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, begins transmitting UHF broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Pride's Purge removes royalist sympathizers from Parliament so that the High... (1648)
On December 6, 1648: Pride's Purge removes royalist sympathizers from Parliament so that the High Court of Justice could put the King on trial. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The nationally known image of the Black Nazarene in the Philippines was... (1787)
On January 9, 1787: The nationally known image of the Black Nazarene in the Philippines was transferred from what is now Rizal Park to its present shrine in the minor basilica of Quiapo Church. This i
On This Day: The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Myanmar. (1555)
On January 22, 1555: The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Myanmar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: War of the Sixth Coalition: France engages Russia and Prussia in the Battle of... (1814)
On January 29, 1814: War of the Sixth Coalition: France engages Russia and Prussia in the Battle of Brienne. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: World War II: The first day of the Battle of Rennell Island, USS Chicago (CA-29)... (1943)
On January 29, 1943: World War II: The first day of the Battle of Rennell Island, USS Chicago (CA-29) is torpedoed and heavily damaged by Japanese bombers. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Guillaume de Nogaret takes Pope Boniface VIII prisoner on behalf of Philip IV of... (1303)
On September 7, 1303: Guillaume de Nogaret takes Pope Boniface VIII prisoner on behalf of Philip IV of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire: After a month-long siege, Venice,... (1849)
On August 28, 1849: Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire: After a month-long siege, Venice, which had declared itself independent as the Republic of San Marco, surrenders to Austria. This histo
On This Day: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the... (871)
On January 22, 871: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the Danelaw Vikings at Basing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Anglo-Zulu War: Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British. (1879)
On August 28, 1879: Anglo-Zulu War: Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: World War II: Marseille and Toulon are liberated. (1944)
On August 28, 1944: World War II: Marseille and Toulon are liberated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it whe
On This Day: The Ashantis defeat British forces in the Gold Coast during the First... (1824)
On January 21, 1824: The Ashantis defeat British forces in the Gold Coast during the First Anglo-Ashanti War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation a
On This Day: Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil (discovery of Brazil). (1500)
On April 22, 1500: Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil (discovery of Brazil). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di
On This Day: Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague. (1913)
On August 28, 1913: Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh