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On This Day: World War I: German troops capture Namur. (1914)
On August 24, 1914: World War I: German troops capture Namur. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it wh
On This Day: Second Battle of Wissembourg: France defeats Austria. (1793)
On December 26, 1793: Second Battle of Wissembourg: France defeats Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: Final independence of Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia after... (1990)
On December 22, 1990: Final independence of Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia after termination of trusteeship. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off... (1798)
On September 3, 1798: The week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off the coast of Belize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Austria and France sign the Treaty of Pressburg. (1805)
On December 26, 1805: Austria and France sign the Treaty of Pressburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using i
On This Day: The Libyan National Transitional Council deems the Libyan Civil War over. (2011)
On October 23, 2011: The Libyan National Transitional Council deems the Libyan Civil War over. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. (1939)
On December 27, 1939: Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: World War II: Germany and Slovakia invade Poland, beginning the European phase... (1939)
On September 1, 1939: World War II: Germany and Slovakia invade Poland, beginning the European phase of World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have... (1958)
On December 30, 1958: The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have breached maritime borders, killing three and sparking international tension. This historical event c
On This Day: World War II: Benghazi is conquered by the British Eighth Army. (1941)
On December 24, 1941: World War II: Benghazi is conquered by the British Eighth Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the... (1798)
On August 27, 1798: Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the Battle of Castlebar, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in the creation of the French pup
On This Day: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. (1839)
On January 9, 1839: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di
On This Day: Beginning of the Finnish Civil War. (1918)
On January 27, 1918: Beginning of the Finnish Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: Arab Spring: The Yemeni Revolution begins as over 16,000 protestors demonstrate... (2011)
On January 27, 2011: Arab Spring: The Yemeni Revolution begins as over 16,000 protestors demonstrate in Sana'a. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: World War II: The German army occupies Hungary. (1944)
On March 19, 1944: World War II: The German army occupies Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On This Day: King Henry III of England marries Eleanor of Provence. (1236)
On January 14, 1236: King Henry III of England marries Eleanor of Provence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Pope Pius IV is elected, four months after his predecessor's death. (1559)
On December 25, 1559: Pope Pius IV is elected, four months after his predecessor's death. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface... (1941)
On December 11, 1941: World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface vessels during the Battle of Wake Island. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: World War II: Battle of Hong Kong ends, beginning the Japanese occupation of... (1941)
On December 25, 1941: World War II: Battle of Hong Kong ends, beginning the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Baldwin of Boulogne is crowned the first King of Jerusalem in the Church of the... (1100)
On December 25, 1100: Baldwin of Boulogne is crowned the first King of Jerusalem in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the... (1945)
On February 26, 1945: World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the Japanese. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Watergate scandal: An .mw-parser-output... (1972)
On June 20, 1972: Watergate scandal: An .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser
On This Day: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. S. Moore, early... (1951)
On December 25, 1951: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. S. Moore, early leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, killing Harry instantly and fatally wounding Harriette. This
On This Day: Boshin War: The Battle of Toba-Fushimi begins, between forces of the Tokugawa... (1868)
On January 27, 1868: Boshin War: The Battle of Toba-Fushimi begins, between forces of the Tokugawa shogunate and pro-Imperial factions; it will end in defeat for the shogunate, and is a pivotal point