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On This Day: The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union. (1993)
On November 1, 1993: The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: Plymouth Colony governor Josiah Winslow leads a colonial militia against the... (1675)
On November 2, 1675: Plymouth Colony governor Josiah Winslow leads a colonial militia against the Narragansett during King Philip's War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Mexican-American War: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed. (1848)
On February 2, 1848: Mexican-American War: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. C
On This Day: Giuseppe Garibaldi and his followers are defeated in the Battle of Mentana and... (1867)
On November 3, 1867: Giuseppe Garibaldi and his followers are defeated in the Battle of Mentana and fail to end the Pope's Temporal power in Rome (it would be achieved three years later). This histor
On This Day: World War II: Five hundred aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate... (1943)
On November 3, 1943: World War II: Five hundred aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate Wilhelmshaven harbor in Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Chinese Civil War: The Battle of Dengbu Island occurs. (1949)
On November 3, 1949: Chinese Civil War: The Battle of Dengbu Island occurs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: World War II: The People's Army of Vietnam is formed to resist Japanese... (1944)
On December 22, 1944: World War II: The People's Army of Vietnam is formed to resist Japanese occupation of Indochina, now Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%. (2014)
On September 18, 2014: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. (1943)
On September 18, 1943: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Christopher Columbus reaches the Leeward Islands. (1493)
On November 4, 1493: Christopher Columbus reaches the Leeward Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider us
On This Day: The Tartu Peace Treaty is signed between Estonia and Russia. (1920)
On February 2, 1920: The Tartu Peace Treaty is signed between Estonia and Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consi
On This Day: The Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is... (1737)
On November 4, 1737: The Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated in Naples, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States... (1939)
On November 4, 1939: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States Customs Service to implement the Neutrality Act of 1939, allowing cash-and-carry purchases of weapons b
On This Day: World War II: Operation Pheasant, an Allied offensive to liberate North Brabant... (1944)
On November 4, 1944: World War II: Operation Pheasant, an Allied offensive to liberate North Brabant in the Netherlands, ends successfully. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi... (1939)
On September 18, 1939: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Qantas Flight 32, an Airbus A380, suffers an uncontained engine failure over... (2010)
On November 4, 2010: Qantas Flight 32, an Airbus A380, suffers an uncontained engine failure over Indonesia shortly after taking off from Singapore, crippling the jet. The crew manage to safely return
On This Day: Prince William III of Orange lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham to challenge... (1688)
On November 5, 1688: Prince William III of Orange lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham to challenge the rule of King James II of England (James VII of Scotland). This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: In New Zealand, 1600 armed volunteers and constabulary field forces led by... (1881)
On November 5, 1881: In New Zealand, 1600 armed volunteers and constabulary field forces led by Minister of Native Affairs John Bryce march on the pacifist Māori settlement at Parihaka, evicting upwar
On This Day: Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd... (1921)
On September 18, 1921: Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the Rif, in rebellion against the Sultan of Morocco and the Spani
On This Day: Lenin calls for the October Revolution. (1917)
On November 5, 1917: Lenin calls for the October Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it whe
On This Day: World War II: Bombing of the Vatican. (1943)
On November 5, 1943: World War II: Bombing of the Vatican. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when
On This Day: André Dallaire attempts to assassinate Prime Minister Jean Chrétien of Canada.... (1995)
On November 5, 1995: André Dallaire attempts to assassinate Prime Minister Jean Chrétien of Canada. He is thwarted when the Prime Minister's wife locks the door. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The siege of Mantua ends after eight months when Count Dagobert Sigmund von... (1797)
On February 2, 1797: The siege of Mantua ends after eight months when Count Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser surrenders the fortress of Mantua to Napoleon Bonaparte. The fall of Mantua secures French cont
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga begins between Confederate and... (1863)
On September 18, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga begins between Confederate and Union forces. It involves the second highest amount of casualties for any American Civil War battle