Historical Examples

On This Day: The Reichstag approves new legislation continuing Germany's naval expansion... (1900)

On June 12, 1900: The Reichstag approves new legislation continuing Germany's naval expansion program, providing for construction of 38 battleships over a 20-year period. Germany's fleet would be the largest in the world.

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On This Day: After the capture of Herod's Palace the previous day, a Roman army under Titus... (70)

On September 8, 70: After the capture of Herod's Palace the previous day, a Roman army under Titus secures and plunders the city of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity.

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On This Day: The first episode of Coronation Street, the world's longest-running television... (1960)

On December 9, 1960: The first episode of Coronation Street, the world's longest-running television soap opera, is broadcast in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using...

On This Day: Charles Edward Stuart's army reaches Derby, its furthest point during the Second... (1745)

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: Edward the Confessor becomes King of England - the country's penultimate... (1042)

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: Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity is tested (later confirmed) by... (1919)

On May 29, 1919: Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity is tested (later confirmed) by Arthur Eddington and Andrew Claude de la Cherois Crommelin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity.

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On This Day: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish... (1748)

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 Boston King's Chapel adopts James Freeman's revised prayer book, without the... (1785)

On June 19, 1785: The Boston King's Chapel adopts James Freeman's revised prayer book, without the Nicene Creed, establishing it as the first Unitarian congregation in the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

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On This Day: The Irish Confederate Wars and Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Dungan's... (1647)

On August 8, 1647: The Irish Confederate Wars and Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Dungan's Hill: English Parliamentary forces defeat Irish forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Maximilien Robespierre inaugurates the French Revolution's new state religion,... (1794)

On June 8, 1794: Maximilien Robespierre inaugurates the French Revolution's new state religion, the Cult of the Supreme Being, with large organized festivals all across France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: American Civil War: Sherman's March to the Sea: Major General William Tecumseh... (1864)

On December 10, 1864: American Civil War: Sherman's March to the Sea: Major General William Tecumseh Sherman's Union Army troops reach the outer Confederate defenses of Savannah, Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...

On This Day: Empress Matilda's reign as 'Lady of the English' ends with Stephen of Blois... (1141)

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 week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off... (1798)

On September 3, 1798: The week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off the coast of Belize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. (1812)

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: American Revolutionary War: British forces land at Kip's Bay during the New York... (1776)

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: Charles VII's army defeats an English army under John Talbot at the Battle of... (1429)

The English lost 2,200 men, over half their army, crippling their efforts during this segment of the war. 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: Louis the Great's daughter, Mary, is crowned "king" of Hungary. (1382)

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: New Zealand's second deadliest earthquake, the 2011 Christchurch earthquake,... (2011)

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.

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On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: Imre Nagy announces Hungary's neutrality and withdrawal... (1956)

Soviet troops begin to re-enter Hungary, contrary to assurances by the Soviet government. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich secretly defect to the Soviets. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...

On This Day: The United Kingdom's BBC returns to broadcasting its television service, which... (1946)

On June 7, 1946: The United Kingdom's BBC returns to broadcasting its television service, which has been off air for seven years because of World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: The General German Workers' Association, a precursor of the modern Social... (1863)

On May 23, 1863: The General German Workers' Association, a precursor of the modern Social Democratic Party of Germany, is founded in Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Cultural Revolution: The Shanghai People's Commune is established following the... (1967)

On January 5, 1967: Cultural Revolution: The Shanghai People's Commune is established following the seizure of power from local city officials by revolutionaries. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...

On This Day: Felim O'Neill of Kinard, the leader of the Irish Rebellion, issues his... (1641)

On October 24, 1641: Felim O'Neill of Kinard, the leader of the Irish Rebellion, issues his Proclamation of Dungannon, justifying the uprising and declaring continued loyalty to King Charles I of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

On This Day: The United Kingdom's House of Lords votes to end the right of most hereditary... (1999)

On October 26, 1999: The United Kingdom's House of Lords votes to end the right of most hereditary peers to vote in Britain's upper chamber of Parliament. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.