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On This Day: World War II: The United States Eighth Air Force loses 60 of 291 B-17 Flying... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: The United States Eighth Air Force loses 60 of 291 B-17 Flying Fortresses during the Second Raid on Schweinfurt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting... (1965)
On August 19, 1965: Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting prime minister to visit Okinawa Prefecture. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: World War II: Prisoners at Sobibor extermination camp covertly assassinate most... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: Prisoners at Sobibor extermination camp covertly assassinate most of the on-duty SS officers and then stage a mass breakout. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (1991)
On October 14, 1991: Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impa
On This Day: Cambodia gains independence from France. (1953)
On November 9, 1953: Cambodia gains independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, already abolished for murder, is... (1998)
On November 9, 1998: Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, already abolished for murder, is completely abolished for all remaining capital offences. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian... (1813)
On October 5, 1813: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian force threatening Detroit. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Senghenydd colliery disaster, the United Kingdom's worst coal mining accident,... (1913)
On October 14, 1913: Senghenydd colliery disaster, the United Kingdom's worst coal mining accident, claims the lives of 439 miners. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb... (1880)
On November 9, 1880: A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: World War I: Bulgaria joins the Central Powers. (1915)
On October 14, 1915: World War I: Bulgaria joins the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usin
On This Day: World War II: The German submarine U-47 sinks the British battleship HMS Royal... (1939)
On October 14, 1939: World War II: The German submarine U-47 sinks the British battleship HMS Royal Oak within her harbour at Scapa Flow, Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (1887)
On November 9, 1887: The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Cons
On This Day: Jadwiga is crowned King of Poland, although she is a woman. (1384)
On October 16, 1384: Jadwiga is crowned King of Poland, although she is a woman. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin
On This Day: Kingston, Jamaica is rocked by the Rodney riots, inspired by the barring of... (1968)
On October 16, 1968: Kingston, Jamaica is rocked by the Rodney riots, inspired by the barring of Walter Rodney from the country. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: The 23rd Canadian Parliament becomes the only one to be personally opened by the... (1957)
On October 14, 1957: The 23rd Canadian Parliament becomes the only one to be personally opened by the Queen of Canada. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: Battle of the Rhyndacus: The Latin emperor Henry of Flanders defeats the Nicaean... (1211)
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 This Day: Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville. (1729)
On November 9, 1729: Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consid
On This Day: Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. (1940)
On November 9, 1940: Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java,... (1293)
On November 10, 1293: Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which... (1794)
On November 19, 1794: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which attempts to resolve some of the lingering problems left over from the American Revolutionary War. Thi
On This Day: American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, declare their independence,... (1826)
On December 21, 1826: American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, declare their independence, starting the Fredonian Rebellion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The European Union wins the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. (2012)
On October 12, 2012: The European Union wins the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using
On This Day: The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. (1269)
On October 13, 1269: The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through hist
On This Day: Republican Revolution: On the night of the 1994 United States midterm elections,... (1994)
On November 8, 1994: Republican Revolution: On the night of the 1994 United States midterm elections, Republicans make historic electoral gains by securing massive majorities in both houses of Congres