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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: 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: 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: 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: War of the Third Coalition: Austrian General Mack surrenders his army to... (1805)
On October 19, 1805: War of the Third Coalition: Austrian General Mack surrenders his army to Napoleon at the Battle of Ulm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: World War I: The First Battle of Ypres begins. (1914)
On October 19, 1914: World War I: The First Battle of Ypres begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when
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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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: 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: Cold War: Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are sentenced to death for spying for the... (1951)
On April 5, 1951: Cold War: Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are sentenced to death for spying for the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South... (2011)
On July 13, 2011: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr