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On This Day: The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus... (502)
On October 23, 502: The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico. (1983)
On November 17, 1983: The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consi
On This Day: The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. (326)
On November 18, 326: The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: Spain declares war on Morocco. (1859)
On October 22, 1859: Spain declares war on Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air... (1943)
On October 22, 1943: World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air Force conducts an air raid on the town of Kassel, killing 10,000 and rendering 150,000 homeless. This
On This Day: Serbo-Bulgarian War: The decisive Battle of Slivnitsa begins. (1885)
On November 17, 1885: Serbo-Bulgarian War: The decisive Battle of Slivnitsa begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible. (4004 BC)
On October 23, 4004 BC: James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fait
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. (1944)
On October 23, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On This Day: NATO begins peacekeeping in Bosnia. (1995)
On December 20, 1995: NATO begins peacekeeping in Bosnia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure as the governor of California began. (2003)
On November 17, 2003: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure as the governor of California began. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact
On This Day: Bolivia declares war on Chile, and Chile declares war on Peru, starting the War... (1879)
On April 5, 1879: Bolivia declares war on Chile, and Chile declares war on Peru, starting the War of the Pacific. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyลngsลng-2 satellite. The satellite... (2009)
On April 5, 2009: North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyลngsลng-2 satellite. The satellite passed over mainland Japan, which prompted an immediate reaction from the United Nations Security Cou
On This Day: In Egypt, the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, is... (1869)
On November 17, 1869: In Egypt, the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, is inaugurated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States... (2011)
On October 21, 2011: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the... (1974)
On April 5, 1974: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the first time with a print run of 30,000 copies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign,... (1863)
On November 17, 1863: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign, Confederate forces under General James Longstreet besiege the city of Knoxville, Tennessee and its U
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker, a US bombing campaign against North Vietnam... (1972)
On October 23, 1972: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker, a US bombing campaign against North Vietnam in response to its Easter Offensive, ends after five months. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Moshe Dayan resigns from the Israeli government because of strong disagreements... (1979)
On October 21, 1979: Moshe Dayan resigns from the Israeli government because of strong disagreements with Prime Minister Menachem Begin over policy towards the Arabs. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Egyptian-Ottoman War: Egyptian forces decisively defeat Ottoman troops at the... (1832)
On December 21, 1832: Egyptian-Ottoman War: Egyptian forces decisively defeat Ottoman troops at the Battle of Konya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: The Jaffna hospital massacre is carried out by Indian peacekeeping forces in Sri... (1987)
On October 21, 1987: The Jaffna hospital massacre is carried out by Indian peacekeeping forces in Sri Lanka, killing 70 Tamil patients, doctors and nurses. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira. (1739)
On October 22, 1739: The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Con
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat... (1796)
On November 17, 1796: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni... (1878)
On November 17, 1878: First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni Passannante, who was armed with a dagger. The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Mini
On This Day: Maginulfo is elected Antipope Sylvester IV in opposition to Pope Paschal II. (1105)
On November 18, 1105: Maginulfo is elected Antipope Sylvester IV in opposition to Pope Paschal II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev