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On January 17, 1941: Franco-Thai War: Vichy French forces inflict a decisive defeat over the Royal Thai Navy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On January 17, 1852: The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African Republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On January 17, 1918: Finnish Civil War: The first serious battles take place between the Red Guards and the White Guard. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
On January 17, 1915: Russia defeats Ottoman Turkey in the Battle of Sarikamish during the Caucasus Campaign of World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On January 17, 1873: A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of the Stronghold, part of the Modoc War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On August 30, 70: Titus ends the siege of Jerusalem after destroying Herod's Temple. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adver
On November 4, 2020: The Tigray War begins with Tigrayan rebels launching attacks on Ethiopian command centers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On January 17, 1893: Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the government of Queen Liliʻuokalani. This historical eve
On January 17, 1781: American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cowpens: Continental troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan defeat British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton at the bat
On January 17, 1885: A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the Sudan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On January 17, 1649: The Second Ormonde Peace creates an alliance between the Irish Royalists and Confederates during the War of the Three Kingdoms. The coalition was then decisively defeated during t
On January 17, 1991: Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On January 17, 1992: During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II. This historical event can serv
On November 15, 1705: Rákóczi's War of Independence: The Habsburg Empire and Denmark win a military victory over the Kurucs from Hungary in the Battle of Zsibó. This historical event can serve as a p
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 January 17, 2010: Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the en
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 January 17, 1943: World War II: Greek submarine Papanikolis captures the 200-ton sailing vessel Agios Stefanos and mans her with part of her crew. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On January 17, 1944: World War II: Allied forces launch the first of four assaults on Monte Cassino with the intention of breaking through the Winter Line and seizing Rome, an effort that would ultima
On January 17, 1945: World War II: The Vistula-Oder Offensive forces German troops out of Warsaw. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
On January 18, 1972: Members of the Mukti Bahini lay down their arms to the government of the newly independent Bangladesh, a month after winning the war against the occupying Pakistan Army. This his
On January 18, 1945: World War II: Liberation of Kraków, Poland by the Red Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider u
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
On January 22, 1944: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and Nettuno, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works