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On May 10, 1857: Indian Rebellion of 1857: In India, the first war of Independence begins. Sepoys mutiny against their commanding officers at Meerut. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On May 10, 1837: Panic of 1837: New York City banks suspend the payment of specie, triggering a national banking crisis and an economic depression whose severity was not surpassed until the Great Depr
On May 10, 1922: The United States annexes the Kingman Reef. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On May 10, 2017: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last footholds of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Al-Tabqah, bringing the Battle of Tabqa to an end
On May 10, 1796: War of the First Coalition: Napoleon wins a victory against Austrian forces at Lodi bridge over the Adda River in Italy. The Austrians lose some 2,000 men. This historical event can
On May 10, 1941: World War II: The House of Commons in London is damaged by the Luftwaffe in an air raid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like c
On January 1, 1898: New York, New York annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York. The four initial boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, are joined
On May 12, 1328: Antipope Nicholas V, a claimant to the papacy, is consecrated in Rome by the Bishop of Venice. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On August 13, 2008: Russo-Georgian War: Russian units occupy the Georgian city of Gori. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On August 25, 1830: The Belgian Revolution begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachin
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 March 4, 1913: First Balkan War: The Greek army engages the Turks at Bizani, resulting in victory two days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's crea
On September 27, 1777: American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia. This historical event can serve as a po
On September 22, 904: The warlord Zhu Quanzhong kills Emperor Zhaozong, the penultimate emperor of the Tang dynasty, after seizing control of the imperial government. This historical event can serve
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 September 28, 1939: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agree on a division of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On March 8, 1722: The Safavid Empire of Iran is defeated by an army from Afghanistan at the Battle of Gulnabad. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On October 6, 1884: The Naval War College of the United States is founded in Rhode Island. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con
On October 11, 1797: The Royal Navy decisively defeats the Batavian Navy at Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On October 13, 1917: The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On October 17, 1979: Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it
On October 19, 1956: The Soviet Union and Japan sign a Joint Declaration, officially ending the state of war between the two countries that had existed since August 1945. This historical event can se
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 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