Catholic Illustrations
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On This Day: Citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, strike against a ban on foreign beer. (1487)
On July 24, 1487: Citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, strike against a ban on foreign beer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. (1132)
On July 24, 1132: Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to... (1866)
On July 24, 1866: Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to Congress following the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: World War II: Operation Gomorrah begins: British and Canadian aeroplanes bomb... (1943)
On July 24, 1943: World War II: Operation Gomorrah begins: British and Canadian aeroplanes bomb Hamburg by night, and American planes bomb the city by day. By the end of the operation in November, 9,0
On This Day: The Battle of Molinella: The first battle in Italy in which firearms are used... (1467)
On July 25, 1467: The Battle of Molinella: The first battle in Italy in which firearms are used extensively. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On This Day: End of a four-day-long Libyan-Egyptian War. (1977)
On July 24, 1977: End of a four-day-long Libyan-Egyptian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it wh
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Girkê... (2012)
On July 24, 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Girkê Legê. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: The Kellogg-Briand Pact, renouncing war as an instrument of foreign policy, goes... (1929)
On July 24, 1929: The Kellogg-Briand Pact, renouncing war as an instrument of foreign policy, goes into effect (it is first signed in Paris on August 27, 1928, by most leading world powers). This his
On This Day: The Treaty of Lausanne, settling the boundaries of modern Turkey, is signed in... (1923)
On July 24, 1923: The Treaty of Lausanne, settling the boundaries of modern Turkey, is signed in Switzerland by Greece, Bulgaria and other countries that fought in World War I. This historical event
On This Day: Dummer's War begins along the Maine-Massachusetts border. (1722)
On July 25, 1722: Dummer's War begins along the Maine-Massachusetts border. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: The Black July anti-Tamil riots begin in Sri Lanka, killing between 400 and... (1983)
On July 24, 1983: The Black July anti-Tamil riots begin in Sri Lanka, killing between 400 and 3,000. Black July is generally regarded as the beginning of the Sri Lankan Civil War. This historical eve
On This Day: The naval Battle of Algeciras takes place in the context of the Spanish... (1278)
On July 25, 1278: The naval Battle of Algeciras takes place in the context of the Spanish Reconquista resulting in a victory for the Emirate of Granada and the Maranid Dynasty over the Kingdom of Cast
On This Day: Spanish-American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins,... (1898)
On July 25, 1898: Spanish-American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins, as United States Army troops under General Nelson A. Miles land and secure the port at Guánica. This
On This Day: The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the... (864)
On July 25, 864: The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On This Day: Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Prince Louis, later King Louis VII of France, at... (1137)
On July 25, 1137: Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Prince Louis, later King Louis VII of France, at the Cathedral of Saint-André in Bordeaux. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: The English ship Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven... (1609)
On July 25, 1609: The English ship Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven ashore during a storm at Bermuda to prevent its sinking; the survivors go on to found a new colony there.
On This Day: Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a numerically superior Ottoman army under Mustafa... (1799)
On July 25, 1799: Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a numerically superior Ottoman army under Mustafa Pasha at the Battle of Abukir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after defeating... (2019)
On July 24, 2019: Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after defeating Jeremy Hunt in a leadership contest, succeeding Theresa May. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the King (encouraged... (1943)
On July 25, 1943: World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the King (encouraged by the Grand Council of Fascism) and is replaced by Pietro Badoglio. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is... (1783)
On July 25, 1783: American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is ended by a preliminary peace agreement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. (1993)
On July 25, 1993: The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith t
On This Day: Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a... (1909)
On July 25, 1909: Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air machine from Calais to Dover, England, United Kingdom in 37 minutes. This historical event can
On This Day: French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara... (1759)
On July 25, 1759: French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The American Viking 1 lander successfully lands on Mars. (1976)
On July 20, 1976: The American Viking 1 lander successfully lands on Mars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w