Historical Examples

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On This Day: The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its... (1997)

On November 3, 1997: The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its human rights abuses of its own citizens and its material and political assistance to Islamic extremist groups across the Middle East and East Africa.

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On This Day: Prince Edward Island joins into Canadian Confederation. (1873)

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.

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On This Day: Revolutions of 1989: Imre Nagy, the former Hungarian prime minister, is reburied... (1989)

On June 16, 1989: Revolutions of 1989: Imre Nagy, the former Hungarian prime minister, is reburied in Budapest following the collapse of Communism in Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Soviet-Afghan War: The last Soviet armoured column leaves Kabul. (1989)

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 Eighth Crusade ends by an agreement between Charles I of Anjou (replacing... (1270)

On October 30, 1270: The Eighth Crusade ends by an agreement between Charles I of Anjou (replacing his deceased brother King Louis IX of France) and the Hafsid dynasty of Tunis, Tunisia. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

On This Day: Second Boer War: The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African... (1900)

On January 23, 1900: Second Boer War: The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State and British forces ends in a British defeat. This historical event can serve as a...

Universalfreedom

On This Day: Researchers at Fermilab announce the discovery of the top quark. (1995)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

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On This Day: Cold War: Hungary establishes diplomatic relations with South Korea, making it... (1989)

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

On This Day: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents raid the Branch Davidian... (1993)

On February 28, 1993: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents raid the Branch Davidian church in Waco, Texas with a warrant to arrest the group's leader David Koresh, starting a 51-day standoff.

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On This Day: In Mexico City, exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky is fatally wounded... (1940)

He dies the next day. 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: In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of... (69)

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: World War II: Germany begins V-1 and V-2 attacks on Antwerp, Belgium. (1944)

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: Rose Revolution: Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze resigns following weeks... (2003)

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

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On This Day: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall... (1967)

On June 13, 1967: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.

On This Day: The General Treaty, by which France, Britain and the United States recognize the... (1955)

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: British Army forces are defeated at the Battle of Colenso in Natal, South... (1899)

On December 15, 1899: British Army forces are defeated at the Battle of Colenso in Natal, South Africa, the third and final battle fought during the Black Week of the Second Boer War.

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On This Day: Initial issue of the Cherokee Phoenix is the first periodical to use the... (1828)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage, discovery.

On This Day: World War I: Mesopotamian campaign: Baghdad falls to Anglo-Indian forces... (1917)

On March 11, 1917: World War I: Mesopotamian campaign: Baghdad falls to Anglo-Indian forces commanded by General Frederick Stanley Maude. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider...

On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Bassano: French forces defeat Austrian... (1796)

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: Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla... (1965)

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: King Kyawswa of Pagan is overthrown by the three Myinsaing brothers, marking the... (1297)

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: King Henry VIII of England annuls his marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of... (1540)

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 Diocese of Pisa is elevated to the rank of metropolitan archdiocese by Pope... (1092)

On April 21, 1092: The Diocese of Pisa is elevated to the rank of metropolitan archdiocese by Pope Urban II This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider...