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On This Day: Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire: After a month-long siege, Venice,... (1849)
On August 28, 1849: Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire: After a month-long siege, Venice, which had declared itself independent as the Republic of San Marco, surrenders to Austria. This histo
On This Day: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. (1943)
On January 18, 1943: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discover
On This Day: Astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris. (2005)
On July 29, 2005: Astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider u
On This Day: During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and... (1998)
On January 25, 1998: During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country. This hist
On This Day: American Civil War: The state of Louisiana secedes from the Union. (1861)
On January 26, 1861: American Civil War: The state of Louisiana secedes from the Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: World War II: First flight of the Avro Lancaster. (1941)
On January 9, 1941: World War II: First flight of the Avro Lancaster. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it whe
On This Day: The North Tower of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York, New York is... (1970)
On December 23, 1970: The North Tower of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York, New York is topped out at 417 metres (1,368 ft), making it the tallest building in the world. This historical e
On This Day: Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, lands at Edwards Air Force Base... (1986)
On December 23, 1986: Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, lands at Edwards Air Force Base in California becoming the first aircraft to fly non-stop around the world without aerial or grou
On This Day: Mexican War of Independence: In the Battle of Calderón Bridge, a heavily... (1811)
On January 17, 1811: Mexican War of Independence: In the Battle of Calderón Bridge, a heavily outnumbered Spanish force of 6,000 troops defeats nearly 100,000 Mexican revolutionaries. This historical
On This Day: Seven Japanese military and political leaders convicted of war crimes by the... (1948)
On December 23, 1948: Seven Japanese military and political leaders convicted of war crimes by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East are executed by Allied occupation authorities at Sug
On This Day: An agreement is made for the Kingdom of Nepal to be abolished and the country to... (2007)
On December 23, 2007: An agreement is made for the Kingdom of Nepal to be abolished and the country to become a federal republic with the Prime Minister becoming head of state. This historical event
On This Day: Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the... (1893)
On January 17, 1893: Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the government of Queen Liliʻuokalani. This historical eve
On This Day: The Ukrainian People's Republic declares independence from Soviet Russia. (1918)
On January 25, 1918: The Ukrainian People's Republic declares independence from Soviet Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberati
On This Day: Battle of Shrewsbury: King Henry IV of England defeats rebels to the north of... (1403)
On July 21, 1403: Battle of Shrewsbury: King Henry IV of England defeats rebels to the north of the county town of Shropshire, England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Russo-Turkish War (1768-74): Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the Treaty of... (1774)
On July 21, 1774: Russo-Turkish War (1768-74): Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca ending the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Russian parliament approves the name change of Leningrad back to Saint... (1991)
On September 6, 1991: The Russian parliament approves the name change of Leningrad back to Saint Petersburg. The change is effective October 1. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The Treaty of Passarowitz between the Ottoman Empire, Austria and the Republic... (1718)
On July 21, 1718: The Treaty of Passarowitz between the Ottoman Empire, Austria and the Republic of Venice is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu
On This Day: The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of... (1977)
On July 20, 1977: The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of Information Act revealing it had engaged in mind-control experiments. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the... (1916)
On December 23, 1916: World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the Sinai Peninsula. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cowpens: Continental troops under... (1781)
On January 17, 1781: American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cowpens: Continental troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan defeat British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton at the bat
On This Day: The Israel-Syria Mixed Armistice Commission brokers the last of four ceasefire... (1949)
On July 20, 1949: The Israel-Syria Mixed Armistice Commission brokers the last of four ceasefire agreements to end the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Cold War: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet... (1950)
On July 20, 1950: Cold War: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet Union by passing secrets from atomic scientist Klaus Fuchs. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: King Berengar I of Italy and a hired Hungarian army defeats the Frankish forces... (905)
On July 21, 905: King Berengar I of Italy and a hired Hungarian army defeats the Frankish forces at Verona. King Louis III is captured and blinded for breaking his oath (see 902). This historical eve
On This Day: World War II: Union of South Africa declares war on Germany. (1939)
On September 6, 1939: World War II: Union of South Africa declares war on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.