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On This Day: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. (1209)
On October 4, 1209: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William... (1535)
On October 4, 1535: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Mexican-American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey. (1846)
On September 24, 1846: Mexican-American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French. (1693)
On October 4, 1693: Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German... (1917)
On October 4, 1917: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German armies in Flanders. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas. (1965)
On October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usi
On This Day: Spanish naval forces defeat an English fleet, under the command of John Hawkins,... (1568)
On September 24, 1568: Spanish naval forces defeat an English fleet, under the command of John Hawkins, at the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa near Veracruz. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. (1992)
On October 4, 1992: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken worl
On This Day: The Burmese military establishes the State Administration Council, the military... (2021)
On February 2, 2021: The Burmese military establishes the State Administration Council, the military junta, after deposing the democratically elected government in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. This
On This Day: In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is... (1910)
On October 5, 1910: In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Typhoon Wilda, one of the strongest typhoons to ever strike Japan, makes... (1964)
On September 23, 1964: Typhoon Wilda, one of the strongest typhoons to ever strike Japan, makes landfall, causing at least 30 fatalities and sinking at least 64 ships. This historical event can serve
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: A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the... (1945)
On October 5, 1945: A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of the Warner Brothers studio. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon,Jr. make the first nonstop flight across... (1931)
On October 5, 1931: Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon,Jr. make the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean in the plane Miss Veedol. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: A tropical storm originating in the eastern Pacific Ocean passes into the Gulf... (1956)
On September 23, 1956: A tropical storm originating in the eastern Pacific Ocean passes into the Gulf of Mexico and is upgraded and named Hurricane Flossy just hours before striking the Gulf Coast and
On This Day: Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it. (1762)
On October 6, 1762: Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from... (1789)
On October 6, 1789: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War I: Entente forces land in Thessaloniki, to open the Macedonian front... (1915)
On October 6, 1915: World War I: Entente forces land in Thessaloniki, to open the Macedonian front against the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: After the 1986 People Power Revolution, the Philippines enacts a new... (1987)
On February 2, 1987: After the 1986 People Power Revolution, the Philippines enacts a new constitution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Kock is the final combat of the September Campaign... (1939)
On October 6, 1939: World War II: The Battle of Kock is the final combat of the September Campaign in Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in... (1976)
On October 6, 1976: Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. (1979)
On October 6, 1979: Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. C
On This Day: World War II: The Matanikau action on Guadalcanal begins: U.S. Marines attack... (1942)
On September 23, 1942: World War II: The Matanikau action on Guadalcanal begins: U.S. Marines attack Japanese units along the Matanikau River. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: Norway and Sweden sign the Karlstad Treaty, peacefully dissolving the Union... (1905)
On September 23, 1905: Norway and Sweden sign the Karlstad Treaty, peacefully dissolving the Union between the two countries. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t