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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: 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: 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 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: Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre. (1970)
On November 17, 1970: Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
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: 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: 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
On This Day: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares... (1863)
On November 18, 1863: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares Schleswig to be part of Denmark. This is seen by the German Confederation as a violation of the London
On This Day: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis... (1960)
On August 19, 1960: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage. This historical
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: Marking the first great wave of Muslim conquests and the rapid advance of Islam... (636)
On August 20, 636: Marking the first great wave of Muslim conquests and the rapid advance of Islam outside Arabia, Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid defeat the Byzantine Empire and take control o
On This Day: Oman declares its independence from the United Kingdom. (1971)
On November 18, 1971: Oman declares its independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider usin
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Kรถnigsberg, in East Prussia, ends. (1945)
On April 9, 1945: World War II: The Battle of Kรถnigsberg, in East Prussia, ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
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: The Rashidun Caliphate defeats the Sasanian Empire at the Battle of... (636)
On November 19, 636: The Rashidun Caliphate defeats the Sasanian Empire at the Battle of al-Qฤdisiyyah in Iraq. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which... (1794)
On November 19, 1794: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which attempts to resolve some of the lingering problems left over from the American Revolutionary War. Thi
On This Day: American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, declare their independence,... (1826)
On December 21, 1826: American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, declare their independence, starting the Fredonian Rebellion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
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: World War II: Thirty members of the Luxembourgish resistance defend the town of... (1944)
On November 19, 1944: World War II: Thirty members of the Luxembourgish resistance defend the town of Vianden against a larger Waffen-SS attack in the Battle of Vianden. This historical event can ser
On This Day: The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria,... (2017)
On April 9, 2017: The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria, Egypt, take place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring n
On This Day: Start of the Battle of Porto Bello between British and Spanish forces during the... (1739)
On November 20, 1739: Start of the Battle of Porto Bello between British and Spanish forces during the War of Jenkins' Ear. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
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
On This Day: James Francis Edward Stuart, sometimes called the "Old Pretender", becomes the... (1701)
On September 16, 1701: James Francis Edward Stuart, sometimes called the "Old Pretender", becomes the Jacobite claimant to the thrones of England and Scotland on the death of his father, James II. Th