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On This Day: World War II: HMT Rohna is sunk by the Luftwaffe in an air attack in the... (1943)
On November 26, 1943: World War II: HMT Rohna is sunk by the Luftwaffe in an air attack in the Mediterranean north of Béjaïa, Algeria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Vietnam War: United States Air Force helicopter pilot James P. Fleming rescues... (1968)
On November 26, 1968: Vietnam War: United States Air Force helicopter pilot James P. Fleming rescues an Army Special Forces unit pinned down by Viet Cong fire. He is later awarded the Medal of Honor.
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 ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, now out of service, docks in Dubai. (2008)
On November 26, 2008: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, now out of service, docks in Dubai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On This Day: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. (1095)
On November 27, 1095: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On This Day: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. (1815)
On November 27, 1815: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
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: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant... (1868)
On November 27, 1868: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer leads an attack on Cheyenne living on reservation land. This histori
On This Day: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested... (1940)
On November 27, 1940: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested King Carol II of Romania's aides and other political dissidents. This historical event can serve
On This Day: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to... (1945)
On November 27, 1945: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to send CARE Packages of food relief to Europe after World War II. This historical event can serve as a
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: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his... (587)
On November 28, 587: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his heir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges... (1785)
On November 28, 1785: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges Cherokee lands in what is now East Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Ka Lā Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially... (1843)
On November 28, 1843: Ka Lā Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially recognized by the United Kingdom and France as an independent nation. This historical event can serve
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: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. (1912)
On November 28, 1912: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider u
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: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 4 probe toward Mars. (1964)
On November 28, 1964: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 4 probe toward Mars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
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: Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S.... (1964)
On November 28, 1964: Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson adopt a plan for a two-stage escalation of bombing in North Vietnam. This
On This Day: The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of... (1954)
On August 23, 1954: The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of Greece, Frederica of Hanover, departs from Marseille, France. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: East Timor declares its independence from Portugal. (1975)
On November 28, 1975: East Timor declares its independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
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