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On This Day: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating... (1969)
On July 25, 1969: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the United States now expects its Asian allies to take care of their own military defense. This is
On This Day: Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an... (1961)
On July 25, 1961: Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: World War II: Operation Spring near Caen is one of the bloodiest days for the... (1944)
On July 25, 1944: World War II: Operation Spring near Caen is one of the bloodiest days for the First Canadian Army during the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Israel and Jordan sign the Washington Declaration, that formally ends the state... (1994)
On July 25, 1994: Israel and Jordan sign the Washington Declaration, that formally ends the state of war that had existed between the nations since 1948. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: In accord with the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal from... (1979)
On July 25, 1979: In accord with the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the purs
On This Day: French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces... (1758)
On July 26, 1758: French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Krishnadevaraya ascends to the throne as Emperor of Vijayanagara, marking the... (1509)
On July 26, 1509: Krishnadevaraya ascends to the throne as Emperor of Vijayanagara, marking the beginning of the regeneration of the Vijayanagara Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration): The northern Low Countries declare... (1581)
On July 26, 1581: Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration): The northern Low Countries declare their independence from the Spanish king, Philip II. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Clement... (1309)
On July 26, 1309: Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Clement V. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I is killed and his heir... (811)
On July 26, 811: Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I is killed and his heir Staurakios is seriously wounded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: First day of the three-day Battle of Dervenakia, between the Ottoman Empire... (1822)
On July 26, 1822: First day of the three-day Battle of Dervenakia, between the Ottoman Empire force led by Mahmud Dramali Pasha and the Greek Revolutionary force led by Theodoros Kolokotronis. This h
On This Day: Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the... (920)
On July 26, 920: Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the Muslims at the Battle of Valdejunquera. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000... (1897)
On July 26, 1897: Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000 to begin a siege of the British garrison in the Malakand Agency of the North West Frontier Province of
On This Day: American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the... (1861)
On July 26, 1861: American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the Potomac following a disastrous Union defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia. (1500)
On August 9, 1500: Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503): The Ottomans capture Methoni, Messenia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: End of the Battle of Brunete with the Nationalist victory. (1937)
On July 26, 1937: Spanish Civil War: End of the Battle of Brunete with the Nationalist victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: American Civil War: Morgan's Raid ends; At Salineville, Ohio, Confederate... (1863)
On July 26, 1863: American Civil War: Morgan's Raid ends; At Salineville, Ohio, Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and 360 of his volunteers are captured by Union forces. This historical eve
On This Day: King Edward VIII, in one of his few official duties before he abdicates the... (1936)
On July 26, 1936: King Edward VIII, in one of his few official duties before he abdicates the throne, officially unveils the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: World War II: The Red Army enters Lviv, a major city in western Ukraine,... (1944)
On July 26, 1944: World War II: The Red Army enters Lviv, a major city in western Ukraine, capturing it from the Nazis. Only 300 Jews survive out of 160,000 living in Lviv prior to occupation. This h
On This Day: World War II: Battle of Grand Harbour, British forces on Malta destroy an attack... (1941)
On July 26, 1941: World War II: Battle of Grand Harbour, British forces on Malta destroy an attack by the Italian Decima Flottiglia MAS. Fort St Elmo Bridge covering the harbour is demolished in the p
On This Day: World War II: In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina, the... (1941)
On July 26, 1941: World War II: In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina, the United States, Britain and the Netherlands freeze all Japanese assets and cut off oil shipments. This h
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Spanish Republic legalizes the Regional Defence Council... (1936)
On December 23, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Spanish Republic legalizes the Regional Defence Council of Aragon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The Plot of the rue Saint-Nicaise fails to kill Napoleon Bonaparte. (1800)
On December 24, 1800: The Plot of the rue Saint-Nicaise fails to kill Napoleon Bonaparte. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
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