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On This Day: The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign... (1919)
On January 31, 1919: The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign for shorter working hours. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the... (1944)
On January 31, 1944: World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the Japanese-held Marshall Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: History of Portugal: The first attempt at a Portuguese republican revolution... (1891)
On January 31, 1891: History of Portugal: The first attempt at a Portuguese republican revolution breaks out in the northern city of Porto. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Trần Duệ Tông succeeds his brother Trần Nghệ Tông as King of Vietnam. (1372)
On November 9, 1372: Trần Duệ Tông succeeds his brother Trần Nghệ Tông as King of Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con
On This Day: The Paris Agreement is signed, an agreement to help fight global warming. (2016)
On April 22, 2016: The Paris Agreement is signed, an agreement to help fight global warming. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: The Treaty of Lyon ends the Italian War, confirming French domination of... (1504)
On January 31, 1504: The Treaty of Lyon ends the Italian War, confirming French domination of northern Italy, while Spain receives the Kingdom of Naples. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Eighty Years' War and Anglo-Spanish War: The Battle of Gembloux is a victory for... (1578)
On January 31, 1578: Eighty Years' War and Anglo-Spanish War: The Battle of Gembloux is a victory for Spanish forces led by Don John of Austria over a rebel army of Dutch, Flemish, English, Scottish,
On This Day: American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment... (1865)
On January 31, 1865: American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery, and submits it to the states for ratification
On This Day: American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army... (1862)
On November 9, 1862: American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army of the Potomac, after George B. McClellan is removed. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Alvan Graham Clark discovers the white dwarf star Sirius B, a companion of... (1862)
On January 31, 1862: Alvan Graham Clark discovers the white dwarf star Sirius B, a companion of Sirius, through an 18.5-inch (47 cm) telescope now located at Northwestern University. This historical
On This Day: Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for... (1606)
On January 31, 1606: Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for treason by hanging, drawing and quartering, for plotting against Parliament and King James. This
On This Day: The forces of the Sultanate of Muscat occupy the last strongholds of the Imamate... (1959)
On January 30, 1959: The forces of the Sultanate of Muscat occupy the last strongholds of the Imamate of Oman, Saiq and Shuraijah, marking the end of Jebel Akhdar War in Oman. This historical event c
On This Day: The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St.... (1348)
On April 23, 1348: The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St. George's Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in his home compound, India's... (1948)
On January 30, 1948: Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in his home compound, India's prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, broadcasts to the nation, saying "The light has gone out of our lives
On This Day: Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North... (1968)
On January 30, 1968: Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies. This historical event can serve
On This Day: A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820,... (1979)
On January 30, 1979: A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820, disappears over the Pacific Ocean 30 minutes after taking off from Tokyo. This historical event can
On This Day: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in... (1945)
On January 30, 1945: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in the Baltic Sea after being torpedoed by a Soviet submarine, killing approximately 9,500 people. This
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and... (1780)
On November 9, 1780: American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and Loyalist troops fail in a surprise attack against the South Carolina Patriot militia under Brigadi
On This Day: Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting... (1965)
On August 19, 1965: Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting prime minister to visit Okinawa Prefecture. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. (314)
On January 31, 314: Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home... (1956)
On January 30, 1956: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home is bombed in retaliation for the Montgomery bus boycott. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: One hundred and twenty-six American Rangers... (1945)
On January 30, 1945: World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: One hundred and twenty-six American Rangers and Filipino resistance fighters liberate over 500 Allied prisoners from the Japanese-controlled Caba
On This Day: Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African... (1966)
On November 8, 1966: Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African American elected to the United States Senate since Reconstruction. This historical event can serve a