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On This Day: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which... (1794)
On November 19, 1794: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which attempts to resolve some of the lingering problems left over from the American Revolutionary War. Thi
On This Day: American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, declare their independence,... (1826)
On December 21, 1826: American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, declare their independence, starting the Fredonian Rebellion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
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: Thirty members of the Luxembourgish resistance defend the town of... (1944)
On November 19, 1944: World War II: Thirty members of the Luxembourgish resistance defend the town of Vianden against a larger Waffen-SS attack in the Battle of Vianden. This historical event can ser
On This Day: The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria,... (2017)
On April 9, 2017: The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria, Egypt, take place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring n
On This Day: Start of the Battle of Porto Bello between British and Spanish forces during the... (1739)
On November 20, 1739: Start of the Battle of Porto Bello between British and Spanish forces during the War of Jenkins' Ear. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
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: Mexican Revolution: Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosรญ,... (1910)
On November 20, 1910: Mexican Revolution: Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosรญ, denouncing Mexican President Porfirio Dรญaz, calling for a revolution to overthrow the government of Me
On This Day: American Civil War: A secession ordinance is filed by Kentucky's Confederate... (1861)
On November 20, 1861: American Civil War: A secession ordinance is filed by Kentucky's Confederate government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: World War II: Hungary becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially... (1940)
On November 20, 1940: World War II: Hungary becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially joining the Axis powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
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: Vietnam War: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) publishes explicit photographs... (1969)
On November 20, 1969: Vietnam War: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) publishes explicit photographs of dead villagers from the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Pope Honorius III approves the Dominican Order through the papal bull of... (1216)
On December 22, 1216: Pope Honorius III approves the Dominican Order through the papal bull of confirmation Religiosam vitam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to officially visit... (1977)
On November 20, 1977: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to officially visit Israel, when he meets Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin and speaks before the Knesset in Jeru
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: Timur of Samarkand captures and sacks the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, taking... (1386)
On November 21, 1386: Timur of Samarkand captures and sacks the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, taking King Bagrat V of Georgia captive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can... (1877)
On November 21, 1877: Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record and play sound. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
On This Day: The Flag of Estonia, previously used by pro-independence activists, is formally... (1918)
On November 21, 1918: The Flag of Estonia, previously used by pro-independence activists, is formally adopted as the national flag of the Republic of Estonia. This historical event can serve as a pow
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: The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral ceasefire in the... (1962)
On November 21, 1962: The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral ceasefire in the Sino-Indian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Premier Eisaku Satล agree on the... (1969)
On November 21, 1969: U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Premier Eisaku Satล agree on the return of Okinawa to Japanese control in 1972. The U.S. retains rights to bases on the island, but thes
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Ivory Coast: A joint United States Air Force and Army... (1970)
On November 21, 1970: Vietnam War: Operation Ivory Coast: A joint United States Air Force and Army team raids the Sฦกn Tรขy prisoner-of-war camp in an attempt to free American prisoners of war thought t
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