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On April 19, 2005: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is elected to the papacy and becomes Pope Benedict XVI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On July 29, 923: Battle of Firenzuola: Lombard forces under King Rudolph II and Adalbert I, margrave of Ivrea, defeat the dethroned Emperor Berengar I of Italy at Firenzuola (Tuscany). This historica
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 26, 1564: The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Tsardom of Russia in the Battle of Ula during the Livonian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On October 25, 285 or 286: Execution of Saints Crispin and Crispinian during the reign of Diocletian, now the patron saints of leather workers, curriers, and shoemakers. This historical event can ser
On January 25, 1949: The first Emmy Awards are presented in the United States; the venue is the Hollywood Athletic Club. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
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 25, 1980: Mother Teresa is honored with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On April 20, 1884: Pope Leo XIII publishes the encyclical Humanum genus, condemning Freemasonry. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libera
On January 26, 1699: For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring n
On January 26, 1855: Point No Point Treaty is signed in Washington Territory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider
On January 26, 1930: The Indian National Congress declares 26 January as Independence Day or as the day for Poorna Swaraj ("Complete Independence") which occurred 17 years later. This historical even
On January 26, 1861: American Civil War: The state of Louisiana secedes from the Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On January 26, 1939: Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On June 5, 1873: Sultan Barghash bin Said of Zanzibar closes the great slave market under the terms of a treaty with Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On January 27, 1868: Boshin War: The Battle of Toba-Fushimi begins, between forces of the Tokugawa shogunate and pro-Imperial factions; it will end in defeat for the shogunate, and is a pivotal point
On January 27, 1759: Spanish forces clash with indigenous Huilliches of southern Chile in the battle of Río Bueno. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On January 26, 1945: World War II: Audie Murphy displays valor and bravery in action for which he will later be awarded the Medal of Honor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On January 27, 1776: American Revolutionary War: Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" arrives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On January 27, 1916: World War I: The British government passes the Military Service Act that introduces conscription in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On January 27, 1918: Beginning of the Finnish Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when pr
On January 27, 1945: World War II: The Soviet 322nd Rifle Division liberates the remaining inmates of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the g
On July 22, 1099: First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On July 22, 1298: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Falkirk: King Edward I of England and his longbowmen defeat William Wallace and his Scottish schiltrons outside the town of Falkirk. This hi