Historical Examples

On This Day: Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and... (1879)

On July 4, 1879: Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war and forcing King Cetshwayo to flee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

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Historical

On This Day: King James VI of Scotland holds a masque at the baptism of Prince Henry at... (1594)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, leadership.

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On This Day: World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur... (1942)

On February 22, 1942: World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as the Japanese victory becomes inevitable. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: At Padua, the Emperor Leopold II calls on the monarchs of Europe to join him in... (1791)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, leadership.

On This Day: Milton Keynes (England) is founded as a new town by Order in Council, with a... (1967)

On January 23, 1967: Milton Keynes (England) is founded as a new town by Order in Council, with a planning brief to become a city of 250,000 people. Its initial designated area enclosed three existing towns and twenty-one villages.

On This Day: The Chalcedonian Creed, regarding the divine and human nature of Jesus, is... (451)

On October 22, 451: The Chalcedonian Creed, regarding the divine and human nature of Jesus, is adopted by the Council of Chalcedon, an ecumenical council. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: League of Prizren is established, to oppose the decisions of the Congress of... (1878)

On June 10, 1878: League of Prizren is established, to oppose the decisions of the Congress of Berlin and the Treaty of San Stefano, as a consequence of which the Albanian lands in the Balkans were being partitioned and given...

On This Day: The Zapatista Army of National Liberation initiates twelve days of armed... (1994)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, hope.

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On This Day: Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. (1966)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.

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On This Day: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along... (1978)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: Russia begins the Second Chechen War in response to the Invasion of Dagestan by... (1999)

On August 26, 1999: Russia begins the Second Chechen War in response to the Invasion of Dagestan by the Islamic International Peacekeeping Brigade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.

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On This Day: Brazil becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty. (1922)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.

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On This Day: World War II: The 3rd Marine Division, United States Marines, landing on... (1943)

On November 1, 1943: World War II: The 3rd Marine Division, United States Marines, landing on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands, secures a beachhead, leading that night to a naval clash at the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay.

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 historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Vietnam War October surprise: Citing progress with the Paris peace talks, US... (1968)

Johnson announces to the nation that he has ordered a complete cessation of "all air, naval, and artillery bombardment of North Vietnam" effective November 1. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and... (1998)

On January 25, 1998: During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country.

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On This Day: Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton... (1910)

On November 14, 1910: Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton Roads, Virginia, taking off from a makeshift deck on the USS Birmingham in a Curtiss pusher. This historical event can serve as a...

On This Day: Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic. (1944)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.

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On This Day: World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river. (1941)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: Arauco War: Spanish and Mapuche authorities meet in the Parliament of Boroa... (1651)

On January 24, 1651: Arauco War: Spanish and Mapuche authorities meet in the Parliament of Boroa renewing the fragile peace established at the parliaments of Quillín in 1641 and 1647. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: Capitol Hill massacre: A gunman kills six people before taking his own life at a... (2006)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.

On This Day: The Swedish-Norwegian War begins. (1814)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: The Battle of Alamance, a pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local... (1771)

On May 16, 1771: The Battle of Alamance, a pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called The "Regulators", occurs in present-day Alamance County, North Carolina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

On This Day: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the... (954)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.