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On This Day: Napoleon's armies are defeated at the Battle of Vyazma. (1812)
On November 3, 1812: Napoleon's armies are defeated at the Battle of Vyazma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis... (1960)
On August 19, 1960: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage. This historical
On This Day: Cold War: In Geneva, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union General... (1985)
On November 19, 1985: Cold War: In Geneva, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev meet for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: World War II: Cairo Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British... (1943)
On November 22, 1943: World War II: Cairo Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chinese Premier Chiang Kai-shek meet in Cairo, Egypt, to discu
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover... (1557)
On July 6, 1557: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English poss
On This Day: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. (1942)
On February 8, 1942: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat... (1796)
On November 17, 1796: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed... (1981)
On October 20, 1981: Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed robbery carried out by members of the Black Liberation Army and Weather Underground in Nanuet, New Y
On This Day: In Egypt, the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, is... (1869)
On November 17, 1869: In Egypt, the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, is inaugurated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade at the Battle... (1096)
On October 21, 1096: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade at the Battle of Civetot. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Egyptian-Ottoman War: Egyptian forces decisively defeat Ottoman troops at the... (1832)
On December 21, 1832: Egyptian-Ottoman War: Egyptian forces decisively defeat Ottoman troops at the Battle of Konya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign,... (1863)
On November 17, 1863: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign, Confederate forces under General James Longstreet besiege the city of Knoxville, Tennessee and its U
On This Day: Sixty-five days after being exiled by the Emperor Maxentius to Sicily, Pope... (310)
On October 21, 310: Sixty-five days after being exiled by the Emperor Maxentius to Sicily, Pope Eusebius dies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: Half-Life 2 is released, a game winning 39 Game of the Year awards and being... (2004)
On November 16, 2004: Half-Life 2 is released, a game winning 39 Game of the Year awards and being cited as one of the best games ever made. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: French victory in the Battle of Melle allows them to capture Ghent in the days... (1745)
On July 9, 1745: French victory in the Battle of Melle allows them to capture Ghent in the days after. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni... (1878)
On November 17, 1878: First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni Passannante, who was armed with a dagger. The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Mini
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: A British fleet led by Lord Nelson defeats a combined French... (1805)
On October 21, 1805: Napoleonic Wars: A British fleet led by Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Villeneuve in the Battle of Trafalgar. This historical event can ser
On This Day: John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. (1789)
On October 19, 1789: John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteou
On This Day: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace... (1971)
On April 7, 1971: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace of Vietnamization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overrules the Supreme Court of... (1929)
On October 18, 1929: The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overrules the Supreme Court of Canada in Edwards v. Canada when it declares that women are considered "Persons" under Canadian law. Th
On This Day: German Autumn: A set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin... (1977)
On October 18, 1977: German Autumn: A set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin Schleyer and the hijacking of a Lufthansa flight by the Red Army Faction (RAF) comes to an end when
On This Day: First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian... (1912)
On October 18, 1912: First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian People", as his country joins the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus... (202 BC)
On October 19, 202 BC: Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal Barca, leader of the army defending Carthage.[citation needed] This historical eve
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Burning of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine). (1775)
On October 18, 1775: American Revolutionary War: The Burning of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event