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On This Day: World War II: Commencement of Operation Overlord: The Allied invasion of... (1944)
On June 6, 1944: World War II: Commencement of Operation Overlord: The Allied invasion of Normandy begins with the execution of Operation Neptune—commonly referred to as D-Day—the largest seaborne inv
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler moves into his underground bunker, the so-called... (1945)
On January 16, 1945: World War II: Adolf Hitler moves into his underground bunker, the so-called Führerbunker. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near... (813)
On June 22, 813: Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. This historical event can
On This Day: The League of Nations holds its first council meeting in Paris, France. (1920)
On January 16, 1920: The League of Nations holds its first council meeting in Paris, France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery
On This Day: El Salvador officials and rebel leaders sign the Chapultepec Peace Accords in... (1992)
On January 16, 1992: El Salvador officials and rebel leaders sign the Chapultepec Peace Accords in Mexico City, Mexico ending the 12-year Salvadoran Civil War that claimed at least 75,000 lives. This
On This Day: Iranian Revolution: The last Iranian Shah flees Iran with his family for good... (1979)
On January 16, 1979: Iranian Revolution: The last Iranian Shah flees Iran with his family for good and relocates to Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim... (1964)
On January 12, 1964: Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and... (1797)
On January 13, 1797: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulti
On This Day: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. (1991)
On September 21, 1991: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian force under Field Marshal Stepan Fyodorovich... (1757)
On August 30, 1757: Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian force under Field Marshal Stepan Fyodorovich Apraksin beats a smaller Prussian force commanded by Field Marshal Hans von Lehwaldt, during the Se
On This Day: World War II: Japanese forces invade the island of Ambon in the Dutch East... (1942)
On January 30, 1942: World War II: Japanese forces invade the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies. Some 300 captured Allied troops are killed after the surrender. One-quarter of the remaining POW
On This Day: The Mali War begins when Tuareg militias start fighting the Malian government... (2012)
On January 16, 2012: The Mali War begins when Tuareg militias start fighting the Malian government for independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift o
On This Day: Octavian divorces his wife Scribonia and marries Livia Drusilla, ending the... (38 BC)
On January 17, 38 BC: Octavian divorces his wife Scribonia and marries Livia Drusilla, ending the fragile peace between the Second Triumvirate and Sextus Pompey. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: France grants religious toleration to the Huguenots in the Edict of... (1562)
On January 17, 1562: France grants religious toleration to the Huguenots in the Edict of Saint-Germain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of
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: Finnish Civil War: The first serious battles take place between the Red Guards... (1918)
On January 17, 1918: Finnish Civil War: The first serious battles take place between the Red Guards and the White Guard. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
On This Day: The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore... (1902)
On June 28, 1902: The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore Roosevelt to acquire rights from Colombia for the Panama Canal. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of... (1873)
On January 17, 1873: A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of the Stronghold, part of the Modoc War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival,... (1743)
On May 12, 1743: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival, Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
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: A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the... (1885)
On January 17, 1885: A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the Sudan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: The Second Ormonde Peace creates an alliance between the Irish Royalists and... (1649)
On January 17, 1649: The Second Ormonde Peace creates an alliance between the Irish Royalists and Confederates during the War of the Three Kingdoms. The coalition was then decisively defeated during t
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: Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. (1970)
On January 12, 1970: Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider u