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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: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of... (1322)
On October 14, 1322: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of Old Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland's independence. This historical event can serve as a
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: Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates the throne as King of Bhutan. (2005)
On December 17, 2005: Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates the throne as King of Bhutan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
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: 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: 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 Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state of Japan, is... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: The Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state of Japan, is inaugurated with José P. Laurel as its president. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all... (1978)
On June 9, 1978: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men. This historical event can serve as a po
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: 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: 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: Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial... (1964)
On October 14, 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
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: 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
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: Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling... (1066)
On October 15, 1066: Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling is proclaimed King of England by the Witan; he is never crowned, and concedes power to William the C
On This Day: The Battle of Raft Swamp marks the last battle fought in North Carolina during... (1781)
On October 15, 1781: The Battle of Raft Swamp marks the last battle fought in North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War with a Patriot victory. It occurred four days before the British surr
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British forces seize the Dutch-owned Caribbean... (1781)
On February 3, 1781: American Revolutionary War: British forces seize the Dutch-owned Caribbean island Sint Eustatius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: Vietnam War: A draft card is burned during an anti-war rally by the Catholic... (1965)
On October 15, 1965: Vietnam War: A draft card is burned during an anti-war rally by the Catholic Worker Movement, resulting in the first arrest under a new law. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: King Otto I defeats a Slavic revolt in what is now Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. (955)
On October 16, 955: King Otto I defeats a Slavic revolt in what is now Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
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: Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free... (1927)
On July 10, 1927: Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, is assassinated by the IRA. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: On the night of 23-24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape... (1884)
On September 23, 1884: On the night of 23-24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape Virgenes leading to the discovery of nearby placer gold, beginning the Tierra del Fuego gold rush.