Historical Examples

On This Day: World War II: Lieutenant Edward O'Hare becomes America's first World War II... (1942)

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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Historical

On This Day: Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the... (1893)

On January 17, 1893: Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the government of Queen Liliʻuokalani. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: Seven Years' War: Battle of Landeshut: Austria defeats Prussia. (1760)

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: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States... (1965)

On September 7, 1965: Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Piranha on the Batangan Peninsula. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...

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On This Day: First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester,... (1216)

On June 14, 1216: First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at... (1607)

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: Bigod's Rebellion, an armed insurrection attempting to resist the English... (1537)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider using it when preaching about perseverance, faith, reformation.

On This Day: The Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition) opens. It is the first World's... (1962)

It is the first World's Fair in the United States since World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

On This Day: Chinese Civil War: The Second Taiwan Strait Crisis begins with the People's... (1958)

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: American Civil War: The three-day Battle of Bull's Gap ends in a Union rout as... (1864)

Breckinridge pursue them to Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. 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: Hundred Years' War: A French army defeats the English at the Battle of La... (1423)

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: Marriage of Queen Elizabeth II's eldest granddaughter Zara Phillips to former... (2011)

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: Boston Elevated Railway Company's streetcar No. 393 smashes through the warning... (1916)

On November 7, 1916: Boston Elevated Railway Company's streetcar No. 393 smashes through the warning gates of the open Summer Street drawbridge in Boston, Massachusetts, plunging into the frigid waters of Fort Point Channel, killing 46 people.

On This Day: The Pazzi family attack on Lorenzo de' Medici in order to displace the ruling... (1478)

On April 26, 1478: The Pazzi family attack on Lorenzo de' Medici in order to displace the ruling Medici family kills his brother Giuliano during High Mass in Florence Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: Cold War: Joseph Stalin's daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva defects to the United... (1967)

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: Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it. (1762)

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: Thirteen Years' War: the beginning of the Battle for Kneiphof. (1455)

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 United States Congress overrides President Richard Nixon's veto of the War... (1973)

On November 7, 1973: The United States Congress overrides President Richard Nixon's veto of the War Powers Resolution, which limits presidential power to wage war without congressional approval. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Start of the Battle of Jargeau. (1429)

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 State Council of the People's Republic of China dissolves the government of... (1959)

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: Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first... (1981)

Senate as the first female Supreme Court 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, discovery.

On This Day: Edwin Hubble's discovery, that the Andromeda "nebula" is actually another island... (1924)

On November 23, 1924: Edwin Hubble's discovery, that the Andromeda "nebula" is actually another island galaxy far outside our own Milky Way, is first published in The New York Times. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: General John J. Pershing, during World War I, cancels 42nd 'Rainbow' Division's... (1918)

On March 28, 1918: General John J. Pershing, during World War I, cancels 42nd 'Rainbow' Division's orders to Rolampont for further training and diverted it to the occupy the Baccarat sector.