Anglican/Episcopal Illustrations
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On This Day: Vietnam War: Nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phúc is burned by napalm, an event... (1972)
On June 8, 1972: Vietnam War: Nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phúc is burned by napalm, an event captured by Associated Press photographer Nick Ut moments later while the young girl is seen running naked d
On This Day: World War II: The final attempt of the Imperial Japanese Navy to win the war... (1944)
On October 25, 1944: World War II: The final attempt of the Imperial Japanese Navy to win the war climaxes at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I, is assassinated... (1806)
On October 17, 1806: Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I, is assassinated after an oppressive rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: The first commercial nuclear power station is officially opened by Queen... (1956)
On October 17, 1956: The first commercial nuclear power station is officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in Sellafield, England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Sri Lankan Civil War: The LTTE uses suicide attacks on the Sri Lankan Army for... (1987)
On July 5, 1987: Sri Lankan Civil War: The LTTE uses suicide attacks on the Sri Lankan Army for the first time. The Black Tigers are born and, in the following years, will continue to kill with the ta
On This Day: Friedrich Barbarossa arrives at Niš, the capital of Serbian King Stefan Nemanja,... (1189)
On July 27, 1189: Friedrich Barbarossa arrives at Niš, the capital of Serbian King Stefan Nemanja, during the Third Crusade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: War of the League of Cambrai: In the Battle of Novara, Swiss troops defeat the... (1513)
On June 6, 1513: War of the League of Cambrai: In the Battle of Novara, Swiss troops defeat the French under Louis II de la Trémoille, forcing them to abandon Milan; Duke Massimiliano Sforza is restor
On This Day: World War II: HMS Vestal is the last British Royal Navy ship to be sunk in the... (1945)
On July 26, 1945: World War II: HMS Vestal is the last British Royal Navy ship to be sunk in the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: French king Louis XIII is crowned in Reims Cathedral. (1610)
On October 17, 1610: French king Louis XIII is crowned in Reims Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks,... (1953)
On July 26, 1953: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks, thus beginning the Cuban Revolution. The movement took the name of the date: 26th of July Movement This
On This Day: Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end... (1523)
On June 6, 1523: Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end to the Kalmar Union, 6 June is designated the country's national day. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes... (913)
On June 6, 913: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes nominal ruler of the Byzantine Empire under the regency of a seven-man council headed by Patriarch Nich
On This Day: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong... (2001)
On June 5, 2001: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong tropical storm and dumps large amounts of rain over Houston. The storm causes $5.5 billion in damages, m
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at... (1777)
On October 17, 1777: American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. (2006)
On June 5, 2006: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation
On This Day: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the... (1975)
On June 5, 1975: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the European Economic Community (EEC). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany,... (1945)
On June 5, 1945: The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany, formally takes power. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: World War II: More than 1,000 British bombers drop 5,000 tons of bombs on German... (1944)
On June 5, 1944: World War II: More than 1,000 British bombers drop 5,000 tons of bombs on German gun batteries on the Normandy coast in preparation for D-Day. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: World War II: Four thousand Chongqing residents are asphyxiated in a bomb... (1941)
On June 5, 1941: World War II: Four thousand Chongqing residents are asphyxiated in a bomb shelter during the Bombing of Chongqing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Six-Day War begins: Israel launches surprise strikes against Egyptian... (1967)
On June 5, 1967: The Six-Day War begins: Israel launches surprise strikes against Egyptian air-fields in response to the mobilisation of Egyptian forces on the Israeli border. This historical event c
On This Day: Cold War: Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States... (1947)
On June 5, 1947: Cold War: Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe. This historical event can
On This Day: World War II: The United States declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania. (1942)
On June 5, 1942: World War II: The United States declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria, ending the War of... (1797)
On October 17, 1797: Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria, ending the War of the First Coalition. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu
On This Day: The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. (1081)
On October 18, 1081: The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of