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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: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War... (1919)
On November 11, 1919: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gif
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: Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. (1964)
On July 6, 1964: Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using i
On This Day: Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United... (1813)
On June 24, 1813: Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United States Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
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 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: Remembrance Day bombing: A Provisional IRA bomb explodes in Enniskillen,... (1987)
On November 8, 1987: Remembrance Day bombing: A Provisional IRA bomb explodes in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland during a ceremony honouring those who had died in wars involving British forces. Twelve p
On This Day: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at... (1921)
On November 11, 1921: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. (1949)
On November 11, 1949: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
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 I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the... (1918)
On September 23, 1918: World War I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the Ottoman Empire at that time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. (1890)
On September 24, 1890: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fa
On This Day: Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish... (1810)
On November 17, 1810: Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
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: Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway. (1905)
On November 18, 1905: Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The Battle of Rowton Heath in England occurs, ending in a Parliamentarian... (1645)
On September 24, 1645: The Battle of Rowton Heath in England occurs, ending in a Parliamentarian victory over a Royalist army commanded in person by King Charles I. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the... (1555)
On September 25, 1555: The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the Schmalkaldic League. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pur
On This Day: World War II: The Belgian Troopship Leopoldville was torpedoed and sank with the... (1944)
On December 24, 1944: World War II: The Belgian Troopship Leopoldville was torpedoed and sank with the loss of 763 soldiers and 56 crew. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Pompey disembarks at Pelusium upon arriving in Egypt, whereupon he is... (48 BC)
On September 28, 48 BC: Pompey disembarks at Pelusium upon arriving in Egypt, whereupon he is assassinated by order of King Ptolemy XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father,... (1999)
On February 7, 1999: Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father, King Hussein. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The Maastricht Treaty is signed, leading to the creation of the European Union. (1992)
On February 7, 1992: The Maastricht Treaty is signed, leading to the creation of the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a
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.
On This Day: Liberation Day tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump announces sweeping worldwide... (2025)
On April 2, 2025: Liberation Day tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump announces sweeping worldwide tariffs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom