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On This Day: Pope Innocent III issues a bull declaring Magna Carta invalid. (1215)
On August 24, 1215: Pope Innocent III issues a bull declaring Magna Carta invalid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: William Penn receives the area that is now the state of Delaware, and adds it to... (1682)
On August 24, 1682: William Penn receives the area that is now the state of Delaware, and adds it to his colony of Pennsylvania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
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: A large earthquake damages the areas of the Crusaders in the Middle East.... (1114)
On November 29, 1114: A large earthquake damages the areas of the Crusaders in the Middle East. Antioch, Mamistra, Marash and Edessa are hit by the shocks. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Cumberland, Nova... (1776)
On November 29, 1776: During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Cumberland, Nova Scotia, comes to an end with the arrival of British reinforcements. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by... (1847)
On November 29, 1847: Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by Cayuse and Umatilla Indians, causing the Cayuse War. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
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: Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of... (1313)
On November 9, 1313: Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Gammelsdorf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. (1907)
On November 9, 1907: The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con
On This Day: World War II: A joint German-Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk is held to... (1939)
On September 22, 1939: World War II: A joint German-Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk is held to celebrate the successful invasion of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
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: The Battle of Coulmiers ends in a Pyrrhic victory for the French army during the... (1870)
On November 9, 1870: The Battle of Coulmiers ends in a Pyrrhic victory for the French army during the Franco-German War of 1870. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of... (1937)
On November 9, 1937: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of Shanghai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War... (1919)
On November 11, 1919: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gif
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: Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. (1964)
On July 6, 1964: Malawi 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 using i
On This Day: Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United... (1813)
On June 24, 1813: Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United States Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. (1743)
On August 7, 1743: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
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: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at... (1921)
On November 11, 1921: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. (1949)
On November 11, 1949: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the... (1338)
On September 23, 1338: The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the first naval battle of the Hundred Years' War and the first naval battle in which gunpowder artiller
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