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On This Day: Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. (314)
On January 31, 314: Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
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: 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: 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 Battle of Rorke's Drift, also during the Anglo-Zulu War and just some 15 km... (1879)
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also during the Anglo-Zulu War and just some 15 km (9.3 mi) away from Isandlwana, results in a British victory. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Élysée Treaty of cooperation between France and West Germany is signed by... (1963)
On January 22, 1963: The Élysée Treaty of cooperation between France and West Germany is signed by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
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: 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: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in... (1945)
On January 30, 1945: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in the Baltic Sea after being torpedoed by a Soviet submarine, killing approximately 9,500 people. This
On This Day: The First Battle of Cannanore commences, seeing the first use of the naval line... (1501)
On December 31, 1501: The First Battle of Cannanore commences, seeing the first use of the naval line of battle.[citation needed] This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. (1916)
On December 30, 1916: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. (1813)
On December 30, 1813: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: Russo-Turkish War (1877-78): Battle of Philippopolis: Captain Aleksandr Burago... (1878)
On January 16, 1878: Russo-Turkish War (1877-78): Battle of Philippopolis: Captain Aleksandr Burago with a squadron of Russian Imperial army dragoons liberates Plovdiv from Ottoman rule. This histori
On This Day: The Sierra Leone Civil War is declared over. (2002)
On January 18, 2002: The Sierra Leone Civil War is declared over. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Ratification Day, United States: Congress ratifies... (1784)
On January 14, 1784: American Revolutionary War: Ratification Day, United States: Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. (1927)
On January 27, 1927: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from... (1653)
On January 3, 1653: By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from colonial Portuguese tutelage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British... (1900)
On January 5, 1900: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the... (1811)
On July 5, 1811: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the provinces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land... (1942)
On February 16, 1942: World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land based object in the Americas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England, completing his... (1419)
On January 19, 1419: Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England, completing his reconquest of Normandy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. (1939)
On October 1, 1939: World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle... (1364)
On July 28, 1364: Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle of Cascina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Ottoman wars in Europe: Siege of Belgrade: John Hunyadi, Regent of the Kingdom... (1456)
On July 22, 1456: Ottoman wars in Europe: Siege of Belgrade: John Hunyadi, Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, defeats Mehmet II of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser