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On This Day: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the... (1944)
On October 20, 1944: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the Philippines when he comes ashore during the Battle of Leyte. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
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: In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of... (69)
On October 24, 69: In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of Emperor Vitellius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with Cuban President... (1956)
On April 5, 1956: Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with Cuban President Fulgencio Batista. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Chile and Bolivia sign the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, delimiting the border... (1904)
On October 20, 1904: Chile and Bolivia sign the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, delimiting the border between the two countries. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
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: 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: The cargo vessel Sinfra is attacked by Allied aircraft at Crete and sunk. Two... (1943)
On October 19, 1943: The cargo vessel Sinfra is attacked by Allied aircraft at Crete and sunk. Two thousand and ninety-eight Italian prisoners of war drown with it. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom's... (2019)
On October 19, 2019: Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom's Brexit deal, this was the first Saturday sitting in Parliament since 3 April 1982 during the Falkla
On This Day: Christiana Resistance: Escaped slaves led by William Parker fight off and kill a... (1851)
On September 11, 1851: Christiana Resistance: Escaped slaves led by William Parker fight off and kill a slave owner who, with a federal marshal and an armed party, sought to seize three of his former
On This Day: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki... (1897)
On September 11, 1897: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: The Kragujevac massacre against Serbian men and boys takes place. (1941)
On October 21, 1941: World War II: The Kragujevac massacre against Serbian men and boys takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Moshe Dayan resigns from the Israeli government because of strong disagreements... (1979)
On October 21, 1979: Moshe Dayan resigns from the Israeli government because of strong disagreements with Prime Minister Menachem Begin over policy towards the Arabs. This historical event can serve
On This Day: World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of... (1944)
On October 21, 1944: World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's c
On This Day: France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction, and... (1740)
On October 20, 1740: France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction, and the War of the Austrian Succession begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 satellite. The satellite... (2009)
On April 5, 2009: North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 satellite. The satellite passed over mainland Japan, which prompted an immediate reaction from the United Nations Security Cou
On This Day: Bolivia declares war on Chile, and Chile declares war on Peru, starting the War... (1879)
On April 5, 1879: Bolivia declares war on Chile, and Chile declares war on Peru, starting the War of the Pacific. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to... (1829)
On September 11, 1829: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to retake Mexico, surrenders at the Battle of Tampico, marking the effective end of Spain's resistance
On This Day: Spain declares war on Morocco. (1859)
On October 22, 1859: Spain declares war on Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. (1802)
On September 11, 1802: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira. (1739)
On October 22, 1739: The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Con
On This Day: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the... (1974)
On April 5, 1974: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the first time with a print run of 30,000 copies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia,... (1714)
On September 11, 1714: Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the W
On This Day: The Patent of Toleration, providing limited freedom of worship, is approved in... (1781)
On October 20, 1781: The Patent of Toleration, providing limited freedom of worship, is approved in Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedo