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On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese National Revolutionary Army begins the... (1932)
On January 25, 1932: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese National Revolutionary Army begins the defense of Harbin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: South Vietnamese forces withdraw from the town of Xuan Loc in the last major... (1975)
On April 19, 1975: South Vietnamese forces withdraw from the town of Xuan Loc in the last major battle of the Vietnam War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. (1943)
On October 1, 1943: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of... (1953)
On October 1, 1953: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of India's Madras State. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: The Battle of Bosworth Field occurs; King Richard III of England's death in... (1485)
On August 22, 1485: The Battle of Bosworth Field occurs; King Richard III of England's death in battle marks the end of the reigning Plantagenet dynasty and the beginning of the Tudors under Henry VII
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia... (1936)
On October 1, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia dissolves itself, handing control of Catalan defence militias over to the Generalitat. This historica
On This Day: The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey... (1931)
On October 1, 1931: The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey and New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: Juan Marichal, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, strikes John Roseboro,... (1965)
On August 22, 1965: Juan Marichal, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, strikes John Roseboro, catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, on the head with a bat, sparking a 14-minute brawl, one of the most
On This Day: Alfonso II becomes King of Naples. (1494)
On January 25, 1494: Alfonso II becomes King of Naples. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about
On This Day: World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. (1918)
On October 1, 1918: World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histor
On This Day: The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by... (1779)
On October 1, 1779: The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: The Haitian slave revolution begins in Saint-Domingue, Haiti. (1791)
On August 22, 1791: The Haitian slave revolution begins in Saint-Domingue, Haiti. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Pope John XIII is consecrated. (965)
On October 1, 965: Pope John XIII is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: World War II: Holocaust of Kedros in Crete by German forces. (1944)
On August 22, 1944: World War II: Holocaust of Kedros in Crete by German forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: Coronation of Francis I of France takes place at Reims Cathedral, where the new... (1515)
On January 25, 1515: Coronation of Francis I of France takes place at Reims Cathedral, where the new monarch is anointed with the oil of Clovis and girt with the sword of Charlemagne. This historical
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of the Bulge ends. (1945)
On January 25, 1945: World War II: The Battle of the Bulge ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On This Day: Hurricane Matthew becomes a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest... (2016)
On September 30, 2016: Hurricane Matthew becomes a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest hurricane to form in the Caribbean Sea since 2007. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Ethernet specifications are published by Xerox working with Intel and Digital... (1980)
On September 30, 1980: Ethernet specifications are published by Xerox working with Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Passaleão incident: João Maria Ferreira do Amaral, the governor of Portuguese... (1849)
On August 22, 1849: Passaleão incident: João Maria Ferreira do Amaral, the governor of Portuguese Macau, is assassinated by a group of Chinese locals, triggering a military confrontation between China
On This Day: Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. (1966)
On September 30, 1966: Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li
On This Day: World War II: The Babi Yar massacre comes to an end. (1941)
On September 30, 1941: World War II: The Babi Yar massacre comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the... (1642)
On August 22, 1642: Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the English Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Walter Raleigh is knighted, shortly after renaming North America region... (1585)
On January 25, 1585: Walter Raleigh is knighted, shortly after renaming North America region "Virginia", in honor of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, sometimes referred to as the "Virgin Queen". This h
On This Day: World War I: Radoje Ljutovac becomes the first soldier in history to shoot down... (1915)
On September 30, 1915: World War I: Radoje Ljutovac becomes the first soldier in history to shoot down an enemy aircraft with ground-to-air fire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon