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On This Day: A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial... (1561)
On April 14, 1561: A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Simón Bolívar declares the independence of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now... (1819)
On December 17, 1819: Simón Bolívar declares the independence of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. (1907)
On December 17, 1907: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: Indian revolutionary Rajendra Lahiri is hanged in Gonda jail, Uttar Pradesh,... (1927)
On December 17, 1927: Indian revolutionary Rajendra Lahiri is hanged in Gonda jail, Uttar Pradesh, India, two days before the scheduled date. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The American Civil Rights Congress delivers "We Charge Genocide" to the United... (1951)
On December 17, 1951: The American Civil Rights Congress delivers "We Charge Genocide" to the United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for j
On This Day: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters... (1989)
On December 17, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters breaking into the Romanian Communist Party's District Committee building and attempting to set it on fi
On This Day: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the... (871)
On January 22, 871: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the Danelaw Vikings at Basing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day... (2003)
On December 17, 2003: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers to memorialize victims of a serial killer who targeted prostit
On This Day: The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory... (1777)
On December 18, 1777: The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory by the American rebels over British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga in October. This historical
On This Day: The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring... (2005)
On December 18, 2005: The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Battle of Dreux takes place during the French Wars of Religion. (1562)
On December 19, 1562: The Battle of Dreux takes place during the French Wars of Religion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins. (1808)
On December 20, 1808: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza 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: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero... (1940)
On December 20, 1940: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero Captain America, is published. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. (1942)
On December 20, 1942: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: Cardiff is proclaimed the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. (1955)
On December 20, 1955: Cardiff is proclaimed the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as... (1960)
On December 20, 1960: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as the Viet Cong, is formally established in Tân Lập village, present day Tây Ninh province. This hi
On This Day: In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry Doña Paz sinks after... (1987)
On December 20, 1987: In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry Doña Paz sinks after colliding with the oil tanker MT Vector in the Tablas Strait of the Philippines, killing an estimate
On This Day: A gang of thieves steal £26.5 million worth of currency from the Donegall Square... (2004)
On December 20, 2004: A gang of thieves steal £26.5 million worth of currency from the Donegall Square West headquarters of Northern Bank in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, one of the large
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: In the Siege of Paris, Prussia wins the Battle of St.... (1871)
On January 19, 1871: Franco-Prussian War: In the Siege of Paris, Prussia wins the Battle of St. Quentin. Meanwhile, the French attempt to break the siege in the Battle of Buzenval will end unsuccessfu
On This Day: The Battle of Linuesa is fought in the context of the Spanish Reconquista... (1361)
On December 21, 1361: The Battle of Linuesa is fought in the context of the Spanish Reconquista between the forces of the Emirate of Granada and the combined army of the Kingdom of Castile and of Jaén
On This Day: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the... (1923)
On December 21, 1923: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the Nepal-Britain Treaty of 1923, which superseded the Treaty of Sugauli signed in 1816. This historica
On This Day: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world's first full-length animated feature,... (1937)
On December 21, 1937: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world's first full-length animated feature, premieres at the Carthay Circle Theatre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Lancaster House Agreement: An independence agreement for Rhodesia is signed in... (1979)
On December 21, 1979: Lancaster House Agreement: An independence agreement for Rhodesia is signed in London by Lord Carrington, Sir Ian Gilmour, Robert Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo, Bishop Abel Muzorewa and S
On This Day: Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively... (1895)
On August 27, 1895: Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively defeats a smaller Formosan army at Changhua, crippling the short-lived Republic of Formosa and lead