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On This Day: Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster and Osnabrück is signed, ending the... (1648)

On January 30, 1648: Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster and Osnabrück is signed, ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.

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On This Day: The Évian Accords end the Algerian War of Independence, which had begun in 1954. (1962)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, peace.

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On This Day: Turkish military diplomat Colonel Atilla Altıkat is shot and killed in Ottawa.... (1982)

Justice Commandos of the Armenian Genocide claim to be avenging the massacre of .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1+1⁄2 million Armenians in the 1915 Armenian genocide. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

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On This Day: World War II: The German 117th Jäger Division destroys the monastery of Mega... (1943)

On December 8, 1943: World War II: The German 117th Jäger Division destroys the monastery of Mega Spilaio in Greece and executes 22 monks and visitors as part of reprisals that culminated a few days later with the Massacre of Kalavryta.

On This Day: The second of two treaties making up the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis is signed,... (1559)

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

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On This Day: The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her... (2009)

On February 1, 2009: The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her the country's first female prime minister and the world's first openly gay head of government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

On This Day: Ming-Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty... (1407)

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: First Indochina War: The Battle of Vĩnh Yên begins. (1951)

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: Henry Grace à Dieu, at over 1,000 tons the largest warship in the world at this... (1514)

On June 13, 1514: Henry Grace à Dieu, at over 1,000 tons the largest warship in the world at this time, built at the new Woolwich Dockyard in England, is dedicated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

On This Day: Frederick I crowns himself King in Prussia in Königsberg. (1701)

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: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots... (1978)

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: Texas Revolution: On the orders of General Antonio López de Santa Anna, the... (1836)

On March 27, 1836: Texas Revolution: On the orders of General Antonio López de Santa Anna, the Mexican Army massacres 342 Texian Army POWs at Goliad, Texas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...

On This Day: Reapers' War: The Junta de Braços (parliamentary assembly) of the Principality... (1641)

On January 17, 1641: Reapers' War: The Junta de Braços (parliamentary assembly) of the Principality of Catalonia accepts the proposal of establishment of the Catalan Republic under French protection. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Siege of Kobanî is broken by the People's Protection Units... (2015)

On March 20, 2015: Syrian civil war: The Siege of Kobanî is broken by the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Free Syrian Army (FSA), marking a turning point in the Rojava-Islamist conflict. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

On This Day: The Treaty of Schönbrunn is signed, ending the War of the Fifth Coalition, the... (1809)

On October 14, 1809: The Treaty of Schönbrunn is signed, ending the War of the Fifth Coalition, the final successful war in Napoleon Bonaparte's military career. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.

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On This Day: The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage,... (1952)

On July 7, 1952: The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship in the world. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

On This Day: Belgian Congo gains independence as Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville). (1960)

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: The Battle of Göllheim is fought between Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of... (1298)

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: Liberation of Kraków, Poland by the Red Army. (1945)

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: War of 1812: American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen... (1815)

On January 15, 1815: War of 1812: American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, is captured by a squadron of four British frigates. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Massacre at Béziers: The first major military action of the Albigensian Crusade. (1209)

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: An audio tape of a private speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány... (2006)

On September 17, 2006: An audio tape of a private speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány is leaked to the public, in which he confessed that his Hungarian Socialist Party had lied to win the 2006 election, sparking widespread protests across the country.

On This Day: In the Battle of Maipú, Chile's independence movement, led by Bernardo O'Higgins... (1818)

On April 5, 1818: In the Battle of Maipú, Chile's independence movement, led by Bernardo O'Higgins and José de San Martín, win a decisive victory over Spain, leaving 2,000 Spaniards and 1,000 Chilean patriots dead.

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On This Day: King Stefan Uroš III, after months of anarchy, surrenders to his son and rival... (1331)

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