Historical Examples

On This Day: Philippine-American War: Filipino guerrillas kill more than forty American... (1901)

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: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports cases of Ebola in the forested rural... (2014)

On March 23, 2014: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports cases of Ebola in the forested rural region of southeastern Guinea, marking the beginning of the largest Ebola outbreak in history. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

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On This Day: World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches a bombing raid on Nottingham and... (1941)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion.

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On This Day: Korean War: Jesse L. Brown (the 1st African-American Naval aviator) is killed in... (1950)

On December 4, 1950: Korean War: Jesse L. Brown (the 1st African-American Naval aviator) is killed in action during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: World War II: Allied forces commence the Second Battle of El Alamein, which... (1942)

On October 23, 1942: World War II: Allied forces commence the Second Battle of El Alamein, which proves to be the key turning point in the North African campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

On This Day: Emperor Li Jing sends a Southern Tang expeditionary force of 10,000 men under... (951)

Li Jing removes the ruling family to his own capital in Nanjing, ending the Chu Kingdom. 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: Vietnam War: The New York Times begins publication of the Pentagon Papers. (1971)

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 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in conjunction with the Army... (1965)

On October 23, 1965: Vietnam War: The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in conjunction with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, launches an operation seeking to destroy Communist forces during the siege of Plei Me.

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On This Day: Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833... (1834)

On August 1, 1834: Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force, although it remains legal in the possessions of the East India Company until the passage of the Indian Slavery Act, 1843.

On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler moves into his underground bunker, the so-called... (1945)

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: Pope Pontian succeeds Urban I as the eighteenth pope. After being exiled to... (230)

On July 21, 230: Pope Pontian succeeds Urban I as the eighteenth pope. After being exiled to Sardinia, he became the first pope to resign his office. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.

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On This Day: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in... (1945)

On January 30, 1945: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in the Baltic Sea after being torpedoed by a Soviet submarine, killing approximately 9,500 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: American Civil War: General Ambrose Burnside is relieved of command of the Army... (1863)

On January 26, 1863: American Civil War: General Ambrose Burnside is relieved of command of the Army of the Potomac after the disastrous Fredericksburg campaign. He is replaced by Joseph Hooker. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

On This Day: A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial... (1561)

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: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an... (1900)

On February 27, 1900: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronjé at the Battle of Paardeberg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: Australian Aboriginal land rights are recognised in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), a... (1992)

On June 3, 1992: Australian Aboriginal land rights are recognised in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), a case brought by Torres Strait Islander Eddie Mabo which led to the Native Title Act 1993 overturning the long-held colonial assumption of terra nullius.

On This Day: On the night of 23-24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape... (1884)

On September 23, 1884: On the night of 23-24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape Virgenes leading to the discovery of nearby placer gold, beginning the Tierra del Fuego gold rush. This historical event can serve as a...

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On This Day: Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs. (1988)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using it when preaching about sacrifice.

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On This Day: The Jussi Awards, the Finnish film award ceremony, is held for the first time at... (1944)

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 Bristol Bus Boycott is held in Bristol to protest the Bristol Omnibus... (1963)

On April 30, 1963: The Bristol Bus Boycott is held in Bristol to protest the Bristol Omnibus Company's refusal to employ Black or Asian bus crews, drawing national attention to racial discrimination in the United Kingdom.

On This Day: The Treaty of New Echota is signed, ceding all the lands of the Cherokee east of... (1835)

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, peace.

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On This Day: Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-74 to deliver the Mir Docking Module to... (1995)

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: World War II: Allied bombers conduct their most severe bombing run on Sofia,... (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: World War II: The USS Shark (SS-314) was lost with all 87 hands in the Bashi... (1944)

On October 24, 1944: World War II: The USS Shark (SS-314) was lost with all 87 hands in the Bashi Straits after torpedoing the Japanese freighter Arisan Maru. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...