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On This Day: Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the... (1807)
On July 20, 1807: Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine, after it successfully powered a boat upstream on the river Saône
On This Day: World War I: Australian and New Zealand troops arrive in Cairo, Egypt. (1914)
On December 23, 1914: World War I: Australian and New Zealand troops arrive in Cairo, Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: The Russian parliament approves the name change of Leningrad back to Saint... (1991)
On September 6, 1991: The Russian parliament approves the name change of Leningrad back to Saint Petersburg. The change is effective October 1. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2397 against North Korea is... (2017)
On December 22, 2017: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2397 against North Korea is unanimously approved. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the... (1916)
On December 23, 1916: World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the Sinai Peninsula. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Seljuk Turks defeat German crusaders under Conrad III at the Battle of... (1147)
On October 25, 1147: Seljuk Turks defeat German crusaders under Conrad III at the Battle of Dorylaeum. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Cultural Revolution: People's Daily posted the instructions of Mao Zedong that... (1968)
On December 22, 1968: Cultural Revolution: People's Daily posted the instructions of Mao Zedong that "The intellectual youth must go to the country, and will be educated from living in rural poverty."
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Mill Springs: The Confederacy suffers its first... (1862)
On January 19, 1862: American Civil War: Battle of Mill Springs: The Confederacy suffers its first significant defeat in the conflict. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Acteal massacre: Attendees at a prayer meeting of Roman Catholic activists for... (1997)
On December 22, 1997: Acteal massacre: Attendees at a prayer meeting of Roman Catholic activists for indigenous causes in the small village of Acteal in the Mexican state of Chiapas are massacred by p
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin
On This Day: World War II: Union of South Africa declares war on Germany. (1939)
On September 6, 1939: World War II: Union of South Africa declares war on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Henry V of England, with his lightly armoured infantry and... (1415)
On October 25, 1415: Hundred Years' War: Henry V of England, with his lightly armoured infantry and archers, defeats the heavily armoured French cavalry in the Battle of Agincourt. This historical ev
On This Day: During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to... (1758)
On January 24, 1758: During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763). This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Pope Innocent I is elected, the only pope to succeed his father in the office. (401)
On December 22, 401: Pope Innocent I is elected, the only pope to succeed his father in the office. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation
On This Day: Three weeks after the death of King Henry I of England, Stephen of Blois claims... (1135)
On December 22, 1135: Three weeks after the death of King Henry I of England, Stephen of Blois claims the throne and is privately crowned King of England, beginning the English Anarchy. This historic
On This Day: Lancaster House Agreement: An independence agreement for Rhodesia is signed in... (1979)
On December 21, 1979: Lancaster House Agreement: An independence agreement for Rhodesia is signed in London by Lord Carrington, Sir Ian Gilmour, Robert Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo, Bishop Abel Muzorewa and S
On This Day: Cornwallis Valley Railway begins operation between Kentville and Kingsport, Nova... (1890)
On December 22, 1890: Cornwallis Valley Railway begins operation between Kentville and Kingsport, Nova Scotia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese... (1942)
On January 24, 1942: World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom. This historical event can se
On This Day: Slaves in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, stage a revolt, which is instrumental in... (1835)
On January 24, 1835: Slaves in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, stage a revolt, which is instrumental in ending slavery there 50 years later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the... (1923)
On December 21, 1923: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the Nepal-Britain Treaty of 1923, which superseded the Treaty of Sugauli signed in 1816. This historica