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On This Day: U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Premier Eisaku Satō agree on the... (1969)
On November 21, 1969: U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Premier Eisaku Satō agree on the return of Okinawa to Japanese control in 1972. The U.S. retains rights to bases on the island, but thes
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Ivory Coast: A joint United States Air Force and Army... (1970)
On November 21, 1970: Vietnam War: Operation Ivory Coast: A joint United States Air Force and Army team raids the Sơn Tây prisoner-of-war camp in an attempt to free American prisoners of war thought t
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: Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy government during World War II, is... (1999)
On October 22, 1999: Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy government during World War II, is jailed for crimes against humanity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The first duke of Brittany, Nominoe, defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald... (845)
On November 22, 845: The first duke of Brittany, Nominoe, defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon near Redon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: World War II: Cairo Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British... (1943)
On November 22, 1943: World War II: Cairo Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chinese Premier Chiang Kai-shek meet in Cairo, Egypt, to discu
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: The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate... (1987)
On November 22, 1987: The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate broadcast interrupts television broadcasts in Chicago. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
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: King William III of the Netherlands dies without a male heir and a special law... (1890)
On November 23, 1890: King William III of the Netherlands dies without a male heir and a special law is passed to allow his daughter Princess Wilhelmina to succeed him. This historical event can serv
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: Romania becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially... (1940)
On November 23, 1940: World War II: Romania becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially joining the Axis powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: The Cocos Islands are transferred from the control of the United Kingdom to that... (1955)
On November 23, 1955: The Cocos Islands are transferred from the control of the United Kingdom to that of Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Rose Revolution: Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze resigns following weeks... (2003)
On November 23, 2003: Rose Revolution: Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze resigns following weeks of mass protests over flawed elections. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
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: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending... (1790)
On October 22, 1790: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending the Harmar Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. (1850)
On October 23, 1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice a
On This Day: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near... (1943)
On November 24, 1943: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near Tarawa and sinks, killing 650 men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
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: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament,... (2022)
On November 24, 2022: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament, opposition leader and former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is officially named as the 10th prime
On This Day: King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava. (1400)
On November 25, 1400: King Minkhaung I 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 a
On This Day: Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen of England. (1487)
On November 25, 1487: Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pr
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: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. (1944)
On February 15, 1944: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co