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On This Day: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a... (1941)
On September 4, 1941: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: John XXIII is elected Pope. (1958)
On October 28, 1958: John XXIII is elected Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching
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: Russian homage to the King of Poland, Sigismund III Vasa. (1611)
On October 29, 1611: Russian homage to the King of Poland, Sigismund III Vasa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The Holocaust: In the United Kingdom, leading clergymen and political figures... (1942)
On October 29, 1942: The Holocaust: In the United Kingdom, leading clergymen and political figures hold a public meeting to register outrage over Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews. This historical e
On This Day: World War II: The Soviet Red Army enters Hungary. (1944)
On October 29, 1944: World War II: The Soviet Red Army enters Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider us
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: A Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia killing... (2018)
On October 29, 2018: A Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia killing 189 people on board. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
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: Swa Saw Ke becomes king of Ava (1367)
On September 5, 1367: Swa Saw Ke becomes king of Ava This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about le
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: A Disengagement of Forces agreement is signed between the Israeli and Egyptian... (1974)
On January 18, 1974: A Disengagement of Forces agreement is signed between the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ending conflict on the Egyptian front of the Yom Kippur War. This historical event can
On This Day: Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes acting head of state, taking over for the... (1975)
On October 30, 1975: Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes acting head of state, taking over for the country's ailing dictator, Gen. Francisco Franco. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort... (1991)
On October 30, 1991: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort to revive peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. This historical event can serve as a pow
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: The New Zealand Wars resume as British forces in New Zealand led by General... (1863)
On October 31, 1863: The New Zealand Wars resume as British forces in New Zealand led by General Duncan Cameron begin their Invasion of the Waikato. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: World War I: Battle of Beersheba: The "last successful cavalry charge in... (1917)
On October 31, 1917: World War I: Battle of Beersheba: The "last successful cavalry charge in history". 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 Britain ends, causing Germany to abandon Operation... (1940)
On October 31, 1940: World War II: The Battle of Britain ends, causing Germany to abandon Operation Sea Lion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
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: Vietnam War October surprise: Citing progress with the Paris peace talks, US... (1968)
On October 31, 1968: Vietnam War October surprise: Citing progress with the Paris peace talks, US President Lyndon B. Johnson announces to the nation that he has ordered a complete cessation of "all a
On This Day: A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron chief financial... (2002)
On October 31, 2002: A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on 78 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction of justi
On This Day: Lebanese Christian militias kill at least 1,000 in Karantina, Beirut. (1976)
On January 18, 1976: Lebanese Christian militias kill at least 1,000 in Karantina, Beirut. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through
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: 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