Historical Examples

On This Day: Upwards of 2,000,000 people participate in the 2019-20 Hong Kong protests, the... (2019)

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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Historical

On This Day: English Admiral Robert Blake destroys a Spanish silver fleet, under heavy fire... (1657)

On April 20, 1657: English Admiral Robert Blake destroys a Spanish silver fleet, under heavy fire from the shore, at the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...

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On This Day: World War II: Erwin Rommel is promoted to Field Marshal after the Axis capture... (1942)

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 Civil War: Battle of Baton Rouge: Along the Mississippi River near... (1862)

On August 5, 1862: American Civil War: Battle of Baton Rouge: Along the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Confederate troops attempt to take the city, but are driven back by fire from Union gunboats.

On This Day: As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance... (1798)

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: World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy suffers its first loss of surface... (1941)

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: US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting... (1968)

On April 11, 1968: US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.

On This Day: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending... (1790)

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: Battle of Brissarthe: The Franks led by Robert the Strong are defeated by a... (866)

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 World War: On the third day of the German Spring Offensive, the 10th... (1918)

On March 23, 1918: First World War: On the third day of the German Spring Offensive, the 10th Battalion of the Royal West Kent Regiment is annihilated with many of the men becoming prisoners of war This historical event can...

Universaldiscovery

On This Day: Cold War: The Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom sign the... (1967)

On January 27, 1967: Cold War: The Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom sign the Outer Space Treaty in Washington, D.C., banning deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and limiting the usage of the Moon and other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes.

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On This Day: The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst in Berkeley, California. (1974)

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 Confederate government was declared dissolved at... (1865)

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: With the church leadership driven out of Rome during an armed conflict, Pius VII... (1800)

On March 21, 1800: With the church leadership driven out of Rome during an armed conflict, Pius VII is crowned Pope in Venice with a temporary papal tiara made of papier-mâché. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

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On This Day: Adolf Eichmann, former SS officer in Nazi Germany, is hanged in Israel for... (1962)

On June 1, 1962: Adolf Eichmann, former SS officer in Nazi Germany, is hanged in Israel for having committed crimes against humanity, war crimes, and other offenses. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...

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On This Day: The U.S. House of Representatives votes 395-28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for... (1997)

On January 21, 1997: The U.S. House of Representatives votes 395-28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for ethics violations, making him the first Speaker of the House to be so disciplined. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: The Conference of Youth and Students of Southeast Asia Fighting for Freedom and... (1948)

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: American Civil War: The Battle of South Mountain, part of the Maryland Campaign,... (1862)

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 premiere of the science fiction play R.U.R. by the Czech writer Karel... (1921)

by the Czech writer Karel Čapek in a theater in Hradec Králové. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

Universaldiscovery

On This Day: Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. (1483)

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: Cold War: Start of the Berlin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes overland travel... (1948)

On June 24, 1948: Cold War: Start of the Berlin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes overland travel between West Germany and West Berlin impossible. 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: Tarawa and Makin atolls fall to American forces. (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: Liu Bei, Chinese warlord, proclaims himself emperor of Shu Han, the successor of... (221)

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: Soviet hospital ship Armenia is sunk by German planes while... (1941)

On November 7, 1941: World War II: Soviet hospital ship Armenia is sunk by German planes while evacuating refugees and wounded military and staff of several Crimean hospitals. It is estimated that over 5,000 people died in the sinking.