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On This Day: Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of... (1271)
On December 18, 1271: Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of the Yuan dynasty of Mongolia and China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: In the Treaty of Salynas, Lithuania cedes Samogitia to the Teutonic Knights. (1398)
On October 12, 1398: In the Treaty of Salynas, Lithuania cedes Samogitia to the Teutonic Knights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a bro
On This Day: The Battle of Myriokephalon is the last attempt by the Byzantine Empire to... (1176)
On September 17, 1176: The Battle of Myriokephalon is the last attempt by the Byzantine Empire to recover central Anatolia from the Seljuk Turks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the... (1917)
On October 12, 1917: World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the largest single-day loss of life in New Zealand history. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's... (1945)
On October 12, 1945: The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fre
On This Day: World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end. (1944)
On October 12, 1944: World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead... (1908)
On February 1, 1908: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead in Lisbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from... (1999)
On October 12, 1999: The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of free
On This Day: During the Let Yet Kone massacre, the Burmese military kills 13 villagers,... (2022)
On September 16, 2022: During the Let Yet Kone massacre, the Burmese military kills 13 villagers, including eight children, after attacking a school in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. This historical event
On This Day: The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. (1269)
On October 13, 1269: The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through hist
On This Day: Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia. (1975)
On September 16, 1975: Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using i
On This Day: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed. (1821)
On October 13, 1821: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
On This Day: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of... (1322)
On October 14, 1322: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of Old Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland's independence. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Treaty of Schönbrunn is signed, ending the War of the Fifth Coalition, the... (1809)
On October 14, 1809: The Treaty of Schönbrunn is signed, ending the War of the Fifth Coalition, the final successful war in Napoleon Bonaparte's military career. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist... (1924)
On February 1, 1924: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: Senghenydd colliery disaster, the United Kingdom's worst coal mining accident,... (1913)
On October 14, 1913: Senghenydd colliery disaster, the United Kingdom's worst coal mining accident, claims the lives of 439 miners. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: World War I: Bulgaria joins the Central Powers. (1915)
On October 14, 1915: World War I: Bulgaria joins the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usin
On This Day: World War II: The German submarine U-47 sinks the British battleship HMS Royal... (1939)
On October 14, 1939: World War II: The German submarine U-47 sinks the British battleship HMS Royal Oak within her harbour at Scapa Flow, Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani. (1940)
On September 16, 1940: World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: World War II: The Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state of Japan, is... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: The Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state of Japan, is inaugurated with José P. Laurel as its president. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: World War II: The United States Eighth Air Force loses 60 of 291 B-17 Flying... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: The United States Eighth Air Force loses 60 of 291 B-17 Flying Fortresses during the Second Raid on Schweinfurt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: World War II: Prisoners at Sobibor extermination camp covertly assassinate most... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: Prisoners at Sobibor extermination camp covertly assassinate most of the on-duty SS officers and then stage a mass breakout. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for... (1810)
On September 16, 1810: With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. (1835)
On February 1, 1835: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider usi