Historical Examples

On This Day: The United States Air Force begins Operation Looking Glass, and over the next 30... (1961)

On February 3, 1961: The United States Air Force begins Operation Looking Glass, and over the next 30 years, a "Doomsday Plane" is always in the air, with the capability of taking direct control of the United States' bombers and...

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On This Day: King Hussein of Jordan declares war against the Palestine Liberation... (1970)

On September 16, 1970: King Hussein of Jordan declares war against the Palestine Liberation Organization, the conflict came to be known as Black September. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.

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On This Day: Freedom of the press: New York Weekly Journal writer John Peter Zenger is... (1735)

On August 5, 1735: Freedom of the press: New York Weekly Journal writer John Peter Zenger is acquitted of seditious libel against the royal governor of New York, on the basis that what he had published was true.

On This Day: World War I: German troops capture Namur. (1914)

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: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National... (1942)

On January 12, 1942: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board. 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 Catholic Church is overthrown and Protestantism is established as the... (1560)

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, reformation.

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On This Day: Manchu regent Dorgon defeats rebel leader Li Zicheng of the Shun dynasty at the... (1644)

On May 27, 1644: Manchu regent Dorgon defeats rebel leader Li Zicheng of the Shun dynasty at the Battle of Shanhai Pass, allowing the Manchus to enter and conquer the capital city of Beijing. This historical event can serve as...

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On This Day: World War II: No. 603 Squadron RAF intercepts the first Luftwaffe raid on... (1939)

On October 16, 1939: World War II: No. 603 Squadron RAF intercepts the first Luftwaffe raid on Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion, discovery.

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On This Day: The Cumberland Compact is signed by leaders of the settlers in the Cumberland... (1780)

state of Tennessee, providing for democratic government and a formal system of justice. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, leadership.

On This Day: Afonso Mendes, appointed by Pope Gregory XV as Latin Patriarch of Ethiopia,... (1625)

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 I: Serbia declares war on Germany; Austria declares war on Russia. (1914)

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: Greek War of Independence: Battle and fall of city of Kalamata. (1821)

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: King George I of Great Britain sails down the River Thames with a barge of 50... (1717)

On July 17, 1717: King George I of Great Britain sails down the River Thames with a barge of 50 musicians, where George Frideric Handel's Water Music is premiered. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate troops under the command of A. P. Hill fail to... (1863)

On October 14, 1863: American Civil War: Confederate troops under the command of A. Hill fail to drive the Union Army completely out of Virginia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: The Palestine Liberation Organization confirms the death of Yasser Arafat from... (2004)

Mahmoud Abbas is elected chairman of the PLO minutes later. 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: Pope Leo X threatens to excommunicate Martin Luther in Exsurge Domine. (1520)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about renewal and reformation in the life of the church. Consider using it when preaching about reformation.

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On This Day: War of the Third Coalition: Battle of Austerlitz: French troops under Napoleon... (1805)

On December 2, 1805: War of the Third Coalition: Battle of Austerlitz: French troops under Napoleon decisively defeat a joint Russo-Austrian force. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

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On This Day: World War II: Norwegian campaign: Norwegian squads in Hegra Fortress and... (1940)

On May 5, 1940: World War II: Norwegian campaign: Norwegian squads in Hegra Fortress and Vinjesvingen capitulate to German forces after all other Norwegian forces in southern Norway had laid down their arms. This historical event can serve as a...

On This Day: King Charles VI grants a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the... (1411)

On June 4, 1411: King Charles VI grants a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the people of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, as they had been doing for centuries. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: World War II: Joseph Goebbels delivers his Sportpalast speech. (1943)

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 dwarf planet Eris is discovered by Palomar Observatory-based astronomers,... (2005)

On January 5, 2005: The dwarf planet Eris is discovered by Palomar Observatory-based astronomers, later motivating the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to define the term planet for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

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On This Day: First Crusade: Around 800 Jews are massacred in Worms, Germany. (1096)

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: The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by... (1812)

On June 18, 1812: The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Battle of Yamazaki: Toyotomi Hideyoshi defeats Akechi Mitsuhide. (1582)

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.