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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 December 27, 1997: Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On December 28, 1659: The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On December 28, 1768: King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On December 28, 1836: Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico with the signing of the Santa María-Calatrava Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gif
On July 22, 1706: The Acts of Union 1707 are agreed upon by commissioners from the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, which, when passed by each country's Parliament, leads to the creatio
On January 24, 1458: Matthias Corvinus is elected King of Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea
On August 28, 489: Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On August 28, 1648: Second English Civil War: The Siege of Colchester ends when Royalist Forces surrender to the Parliamentary Forces after eleven weeks. This historical event can serve as a powerful
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 December 29, 1860: The launch of HMS Warrior, with her combination of screw propeller, iron hull and iron armour, renders all previous warships obsolete. This historical event can serve as a power
On December 29, 1874: The military coup of Gen. Martinez Campos in Sagunto ends the failed First Spanish Republic and the monarchy is restored as Prince Alfonso is proclaimed King of Spain. This hist
On December 29, 1911: Mongolia gains independence from the Qing dynasty, enthroning 8th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu as Khagan of Mongolia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On December 30, 999: Battle of Glenmama: The combined forces of Munster and Meath under king Brian Boru inflict a crushing defeat on the allied armies of Leinster and Dublin near Lyons Hill in Ireland
On January 17, 1946: The UN Security Council holds its first session. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it whe
On December 30, 1825: The Treaty of St. Louis between the United States and the Shawnee Nation is proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of pe
On December 30, 1890: Following the Wounded Knee Massacre, the United States Army and Lakota warriors face off in the Drexel Mission Fight. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On December 30, 1943: Subhas Chandra Bose raises the flag of Indian independence at Port Blair. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberat
On December 30, 1958: The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have breached maritime borders, killing three and sparking international tension. This historical event c
On December 31, 870: Battle of Englefield: The Vikings clash with ealdorman Æthelwulf of Berkshire. The invaders are driven back to Reading (East Anglia); many Danes are killed. This historical event
On December 31, 1844: The Philippines skipped this date in order to align the country with the rest of Asia, as the trading interest switched to China, Dutch East Indies and neighboring territories af
On December 31, 1878: Karl Benz, working in Mannheim, Germany, files for a patent on his first reliable two-stroke gas engine. He was granted the patent in 1879. This historical event can serve as a
On January 31, 1846: After the Milwaukee Bridge War, the United States towns of Juneautown and Kilbourntown unify to create the City of Milwaukee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
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