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On This Day: Russo-Ukrainian War: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent... (2022)
On February 24, 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin orders a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This historical
On This Day: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the... (1811)
On July 5, 1811: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the provinces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus... (1865)
On January 15, 1865: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus cutting off the last major seaport of the Confederacy. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist... (1949)
On January 15, 1949: Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The Alvor Agreement is signed, ending the Angolan War of Independence and giving... (1975)
On January 15, 1975: The Alvor Agreement is signed, ending the Angolan War of Independence and giving Angola independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. (1720)
On January 21, 1720: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it
On This Day: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman... (27 BC)
On January 16, 27 BC: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab... (2016)
On January 15, 2016: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab Islamic insurgents in El-Adde, Somalia. An estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers are killed in the battle. This
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from... (1653)
On January 3, 1653: By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from colonial Portuguese tutelage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. (1927)
On January 27, 1927: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent... (1991)
On January 15, 1991: Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent allowing Australia to become the first Commonwealth realm to institute its own Victoria Cross in its hono
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 parliaments of Russia and Crimea sign an accession treaty. (2014)
On March 18, 2014: The parliaments of Russia and Crimea sign an accession treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consi
On This Day: Cold War: The trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg begins. (1951)
On March 6, 1951: Cold War: The trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: Texas Revolution: The Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from... (1836)
On March 2, 1836: Texas Revolution: The Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico is adopted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift o
On This Day: Start of the 2018 Armenian revolution. (2018)
On March 31, 2018: Start of the 2018 Armenian revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when p
On This Day: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for... (1918)
On January 8, 1918: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for ending World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: Danish prince Wilhelm Georg is chosen as King George of Greece. (1863)
On March 30, 1863: Danish prince Wilhelm Georg is chosen as King George of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider us
On This Day: The United Kingdom annexes the Punjab. (1849)
On March 29, 1849: The United Kingdom annexes the Punjab. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching abo
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: The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. (1986)
On January 11, 1986: The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.