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On This Day: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the... (954)
On November 12, 954: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the... (1993)
On November 11, 1993: A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
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: Seventh Crusade: Crusaders engage Ayyubid forces in the Battle of Al Mansurah. (1250)
On February 8, 1250: Seventh Crusade: Crusaders engage Ayyubid forces in the Battle of Al Mansurah. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: Zaian War: Berber tribesmen inflict the heaviest defeat of French forces in... (1914)
On November 13, 1914: Zaian War: Berber tribesmen inflict the heaviest defeat of French forces in Morocco at the Battle of El Herri. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War I: Allied troops occupy Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman... (1918)
On November 13, 1918: World War I: Allied troops occupy Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
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
On This Day: Soviet-Afghan War: The last Soviet armoured column leaves Kabul. (1989)
On February 2, 1989: Soviet-Afghan War: The last Soviet armoured column leaves Kabul. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: Second Anglo-Maratha War: The Battle of Assaye is fought between the British... (1803)
On September 23, 1803: Second Anglo-Maratha War: The Battle of Assaye is fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: American Civil War: The largest in a series of Southern bread riots occurs in... (1863)
On April 2, 1863: American Civil War: The largest in a series of Southern bread riots occurs in Richmond, Virginia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: During the Battle of Fraustadt Swedish forces defeat a superior... (1706)
On February 3, 1706: During the Battle of Fraustadt Swedish forces defeat a superior Saxon-Polish-Russian force by deploying a double envelopment. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in... (1561)
On September 23, 1561: King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in Florida. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The Battle of Kherlen is the second significant victory over Ming dynasty China... (1409)
On September 23, 1409: The Battle of Kherlen is the second significant victory over Ming dynasty China by the Mongols since 1368. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Discovery of the chemical elements: Sir William Crookes announces his discovery... (1861)
On March 30, 1861: Discovery of the chemical elements: Sir William Crookes announces his discovery of thallium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation
On This Day: A bright flash, resembling the detonation of a nuclear weapon, is observed near... (1979)
On September 22, 1979: A bright flash, resembling the detonation of a nuclear weapon, is observed near the Prince Edward Islands. Its cause is never determined. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Battle of São Vicente takes place off Portuguese Brazil where three English... (1583)
On February 3, 1583: Battle of São Vicente takes place off Portuguese Brazil where three English warships led by navigator Edward Fenton fight off three Spanish galleons sinking one in the process. T
On This Day: The Portuguese navy defeats a joint fleet of the Ottoman Empire, the Republic of... (1509)
On February 3, 1509: The Portuguese navy defeats a joint fleet of the Ottoman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Sultan of Gujarat, the Mamlûk Burji Sultanate of Egypt, the Zamorin of Calicut, and th
On This Day: The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. (1659)
On December 28, 1659: The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends... (1965)
On September 22, 1965: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends after the United Nations calls for a ceasefire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Lord Randolph Churchill makes a speech in Ulster in opposition to the Irish Home... (1885)
On September 22, 1885: Lord Randolph Churchill makes a speech in Ulster in opposition to the Irish Home Rule movement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the endu
On This Day: The ferry MV Rabaul Queen sinks off the coast of Papua New Guinea near the... (2012)
On February 2, 2012: The ferry MV Rabaul Queen sinks off the coast of Papua New Guinea near the Finschhafen District, with an estimated 146-165 dead. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution. (1776)
On September 22, 1776: Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the... (1359)
On September 22, 1359: An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the Battle of Araviana during the War of the Two Peters. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Mexican-American War: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed. (1848)
On February 2, 1848: Mexican-American War: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. C