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On This Day: The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of... (1560)
On February 27, 1560: The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland, establishing the terms under which English armed forces were to be permitted in Scotland
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against... (1782)
On February 27, 1782: American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against further war in America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: First Boer War: The Battle of Majuba Hill takes place. (1881)
On February 27, 1881: First Boer War: The Battle of Majuba Hill takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using
On This Day: The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the... (1976)
On February 27, 1976: The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the Polisario Front declares independence as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This historical event ca
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina... (1776)
On February 27, 1776: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an... (1900)
On February 27, 1900: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronjé at the Battle of Paardeberg. This historica
On This Day: World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is... (1942)
On February 27, 1942: World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is defeated by a Japanese task force in the Java Sea in the Dutch East Indies. This historical event can
On This Day: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". (1991)
On February 27, 1991: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: Argentine War of Independence: Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in... (1812)
On February 27, 1812: Argentine War of Independence: Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in the city of Rosario for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Aztec king Cuauhtémoc is executed on the order of conquistador Hernán Cortés. (1525)
On February 28, 1525: Aztec king Cuauhtémoc is executed on the order of conquistador Hernán Cortés. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: The Fourth Council of Constantinople closes. (870)
On February 28, 870: The Fourth Council of Constantinople closes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first... (2013)
On February 28, 2013: Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pope to do so since Pope Gregory XII in 1415. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats... (1814)
On July 5, 1814: War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippawa, Ontario. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Vetranio proclaims himself Caesar after being encouraged to do so by... (350)
On March 1, 350: Vetranio proclaims himself Caesar after being encouraged to do so by Constantina, sister of Constantius II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about Go
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: The Armenian police clash with peaceful opposition rally protesting against... (2008)
On March 1, 2008: The Armenian police clash with peaceful opposition rally protesting against allegedly fraudulent presidential elections, as a result ten people are killed. This historical event can
On This Day: Battle of Lochmaben Fair: A 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke... (1484)
On July 22, 1484: Battle of Lochmaben Fair: A 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl of Douglas are defeated by Scots forces loyal to Albany's broth
On This Day: Christopher Ewart-Biggs, the British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, is... (1976)
On July 21, 1976: Christopher Ewart-Biggs, the British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, is assassinated by the Provisional IRA. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Battle of Dornach: The Swiss decisively defeat the army of Maximilian I, Holy... (1499)
On July 22, 1499: Battle of Dornach: The Swiss decisively defeat the army of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issues Order No. 227. In response to... (1942)
On July 28, 1942: World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issues Order No. 227. In response to alarming German advances, all those who retreat or otherwise leave their positions without orders to do
On This Day: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Falkirk: King Edward I of England and... (1298)
On July 22, 1298: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Falkirk: King Edward I of England and his longbowmen defeat William Wallace and his Scottish schiltrons outside the town of Falkirk. This hi
On This Day: First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy... (1099)
On July 22, 1099: First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced... (1802)
On July 22, 1802: Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced centuries of feudal warfare. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
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