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On This Day: Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster and Osnabrück is signed, ending the... (1648)
On January 30, 1648: Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster and Osnabrück is signed, ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Midway begins. Japanese Admiral Chūichi Nagumo... (1942)
On June 4, 1942: World War II: The Battle of Midway begins. Japanese Admiral Chūichi Nagumo orders a strike on Midway Island by much of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: World War I: Entente forces land in Thessaloniki, to open the Macedonian front... (1915)
On October 6, 1915: World War I: Entente forces land in Thessaloniki, to open the Macedonian front against the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from... (1789)
On October 6, 1789: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National... (1944)
On October 27, 1944: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National Uprising thus bringing it to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it. (1762)
On October 6, 1762: Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Cimbrian War: Defeat at the Battle of Arausio of the Roman army of the... (105 BC)
On October 6, 105 BC: Cimbrian War: Defeat at the Battle of Arausio of the Roman army of the mid-Republic This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: At the Battle of Großbeeren, the Prussians under Von Bülow repulse the French... (1813)
On August 23, 1813: At the Battle of Großbeeren, the Prussians under Von Bülow repulse the French army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon,Jr. make the first nonstop flight across... (1931)
On October 5, 1931: Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon,Jr. make the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean in the plane Miss Veedol. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. (1628)
On August 23, 1628: George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the... (1945)
On October 5, 1945: A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of the Warner Brothers studio. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian... (1813)
On October 5, 1813: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian force threatening Detroit. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the... (1655)
On August 23, 1655: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last... (1849)
On January 22, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last Sikh defenders of Multan, Punjab, surrender. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Nez Perce War in the northwestern United States comes to an end. (1877)
On October 5, 1877: The Nez Perce War in the northwestern United States comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is... (1910)
On October 5, 1910: In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western... (1600)
On August 23, 1600: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western Japanese clans loyal to Toyotomi Hideyori, leading to the destruction of Gifu Castle and serving as
On This Day: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. (816)
On October 5, 816: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. (1992)
On October 4, 1992: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken worl
On This Day: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River... (1782)
On August 23, 1782: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from the Spanish. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for... (1991)
On October 4, 1991: The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for signature. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of pe
On This Day: Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas. (1965)
On October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usi
On This Day: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama Roy Moore is suspended after... (2003)
On August 22, 2003: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama Roy Moore is suspended after refusing to comply with a federal court order to remove a rock inscribed with the Ten Commandments from t
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German... (1917)
On October 4, 1917: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German armies in Flanders. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God