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On February 10, 1763: French and Indian War: The Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pur
On July 6, 1779: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On July 31, 1423: Hundred Years' War: Battle of Cravant: A Franco-Scottish army is defeated by the Anglo-Burgundians at Cravant on the banks of the river Yonne. This historical event can serve as a p
On July 31, 1997: FedEx Express Flight 14 crashes at Newark International Airport, injuring five. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
On September 29, 1789: The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On September 29, 1990: Construction of the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (better known as Washington National Cathedral) is completed in Washington, D.C. This historical event can se
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 November 18, 2012: Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria becomes the 118th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the en
On October 15, 1211: Battle of the Rhyndacus: The Latin emperor Henry of Flanders defeats the Nicaean emperor Theodore I Laskaris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On March 19, 1944: World War II: The German army occupies Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On January 9, 1914: The Phi Beta Sigma fraternity is founded by African-American students at Howard University in Washington D.C., United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On October 15, 1066: Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling is proclaimed King of England by the Witan; he is never crowned, and concedes power to William the C
On January 9, 1941: World War II: First flight of the Avro Lancaster. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it whe
On July 31, 1948: USS Nevada is sunk by an aerial torpedo after surviving hits from two atomic bombs (as part of post-war tests) and being used for target practice by three other ships. This historic
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 11, 1942: World War II: Japanese forces attack Tarakan in Borneo, Netherlands Indies (Battle of Tarakan) This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On January 11, 1961: Throgs Neck Bridge over the East River, linking New York City's boroughs of The Bronx and Queens, opens to road traffic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On January 12, 1528: Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, having already reigned since his election in June 1523. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On January 12, 1895: The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On July 28, 1932: During the Great Depression, U.S. president Herbert Hoover orders the United States Army to forcibly evict the "Bonus Army" of World War I veterans gathered in Washington, D.C. This
On July 29, 1148: The Siege of Damascus ends in a decisive crusader defeat and leads to the disintegration of the Second Crusade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On July 29, 1588: Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: English naval forces under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake defeat the Spanish Armada off the coast of Gravelines, Fr
On April 10, 1887: On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
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