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On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting... (1781)
On September 6, 1781: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting in a British victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: The Mechanics' Institution is established in Manchester, England at the... (1824)
On April 7, 1824: The Mechanics' Institution is established in Manchester, England at the Bridgewater Arms hotel, as part of a national movement for the education of working men. The institute is the
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: World War II: In support of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the town of Düren is... (1944)
On November 16, 1944: World War II: In support of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the town of Düren is destroyed by Allied aircraft. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace... (1971)
On April 7, 1971: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace of Vietnamization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: The Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul saves Baghdad from the Saffarids. (876)
On April 8, 876: The Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul saves Baghdad from the Saffarids. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
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: French victory in the Battle of Melle allows them to capture Ghent in the days... (1745)
On July 9, 1745: French victory in the Battle of Melle allows them to capture Ghent in the days after. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Egyptian-Ottoman War: Egyptian forces decisively defeat Ottoman troops at the... (1832)
On December 21, 1832: Egyptian-Ottoman War: Egyptian forces decisively defeat Ottoman troops at the Battle of Konya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat... (1796)
On November 17, 1796: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
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: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign,... (1863)
On November 17, 1863: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign, Confederate forces under General James Longstreet besiege the city of Knoxville, Tennessee and its U
On This Day: First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni... (1878)
On November 17, 1878: First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni Passannante, who was armed with a dagger. The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Mini
On This Day: Serbo-Bulgarian War: The decisive Battle of Slivnitsa begins. (1885)
On November 17, 1885: Serbo-Bulgarian War: The decisive Battle of Slivnitsa begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
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 Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico. (1983)
On November 17, 1983: The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consi
On This Day: Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre. (1970)
On November 17, 1970: Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. (326)
On November 18, 326: The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
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: Maginulfo is elected Antipope Sylvester IV in opposition to Pope Paschal II. (1105)
On November 18, 1105: Maginulfo is elected Antipope Sylvester IV in opposition to Pope Paschal II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares... (1863)
On November 18, 1863: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares Schleswig to be part of Denmark. This is seen by the German Confederation as a violation of the London
On This Day: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis... (1960)
On August 19, 1960: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage. This historical
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: Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000... (1897)
On July 26, 1897: Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000 to begin a siege of the British garrison in the Malakand Agency of the North West Frontier Province of