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On April 13, 1945: World War II: Soviet and Bulgarian forces capture Vienna. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On September 6, 1946: United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announces that the U.S. will follow a policy of economic reconstruction in postwar Germany. This historical event can serve as a
On January 17, 1950: United Nations Security Council Resolution 79 relating to arms control is adopted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On December 17, 1538: Pope Paul III excommunicates Henry VIII of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On December 17, 1777: American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On April 14, 1561: A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On July 20, 1999: The Chinese Communist Party begins a persecution campaign against Falun Gong, arresting thousands nationwide. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On December 17, 1907: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On December 17, 1927: Indian revolutionary Rajendra Lahiri is hanged in Gonda jail, Uttar Pradesh, India, two days before the scheduled date. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On December 17, 1951: The American Civil Rights Congress delivers "We Charge Genocide" to the United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for j
On December 17, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters breaking into the Romanian Communist Party's District Committee building and attempting to set it on fi
On December 17, 2003: The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found guilty of two counts of murder. His girlfriend, Maxine Carr, is found guilty of perverting the co
On December 17, 2003: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers to memorialize victims of a serial killer who targeted prostit
On December 18, 1777: The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory by the American rebels over British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga in October. This historical
On December 11, 1981: El Mozote massacre: Armed forces in El Salvador kill an estimated 900 civilians in an anti-guerrilla campaign during the Salvadoran Civil War. This historical event can serve as
On December 19, 1562: The Battle of Dreux takes place during the French Wars of Religion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On December 20, 1808: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On December 20, 1940: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero Captain America, is published. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On December 20, 1942: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On December 20, 1955: Cardiff is proclaimed the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On December 20, 1960: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as the Viet Cong, is formally established in Tân Lập village, present day Tây Ninh province. This hi
On December 20, 1987: In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry Doña Paz sinks after colliding with the oil tanker MT Vector in the Tablas Strait of the Philippines, killing an estimate
On July 22, 1946: King David Hotel bombing: A Zionist underground organisation, the Irgun, bombs the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, site of the civil administration and military headquarters for Manda
On July 22, 1802: Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced centuries of feudal warfare. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how