Historical Examples

On This Day: World War II: Soviet Air Forces bomb an evacuated town of Narva in... (1944)

On March 6, 1944: World War II: Soviet Air Forces bomb an evacuated town of Narva in German-occupied Estonia, destroying the entire historical Swedish-era town. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

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Historical

On This Day: Civil War in Mandatory Palestine begins, leading up to the creation of the State... (1947)

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: Causes of World War I: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie... (1914)

On June 28, 1914: Causes of World War I: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are assassinated in Sarajevo, beginning the July Crisis and providing the casus belli of World War I.

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On This Day: Finnish president J. K. Paasikivi becomes the first Western head of state to be... (1954)

On September 18, 1954: Finnish president J. Paasikivi becomes the first Western head of state to be awarded the highest honor of the Soviet Union, the Order of Lenin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: American Indian Wars: Oglala Sioux chief Crazy Horse is bayoneted by a United... (1877)

On September 5, 1877: American Indian Wars: Oglala Sioux chief Crazy Horse is bayoneted by a United States soldier after resisting confinement in a guardhouse at Fort Robinson in Nebraska. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

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On This Day: Moscow becomes the capital of Russia again after Saint Petersburg held this... (1918)

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: A university student was murdered as she resisted an attempted rape in Turkey,... (2015)

On February 11, 2015: A university student was murdered as she resisted an attempted rape in Turkey, sparking nationwide protests and public outcry against harassment and violence against women. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations.

On This Day: World War II: Benito Mussolini is arrested by Italian partisans in Dongo, while... (1945)

On April 27, 1945: World War II: Benito Mussolini is arrested by Italian partisans in Dongo, while attempting escape disguised as a German soldier. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: The forces of Ali Pasha of Janina defeat the French and capture the town of... (1798)

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: World War II: Maastricht becomes the first Dutch city to be liberated by allied... (1944)

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

On This Day: World War II: The 11th Airborne Division, with Filipino guerrillas, free all... (1945)

On February 23, 1945: World War II: The 11th Airborne Division, with Filipino guerrillas, free all 2,147 captives of the Los Baños internment camp, in what General Colin Powell later would refer to as "the textbook airborne operation for all...

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On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate spy Belle Boyd is arrested by Union troops and... (1862)

On July 29, 1862: American Civil War: Confederate spy Belle Boyd is arrested by Union troops and detained at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: England and Scotland sign the Treaty of York, establishing the location of their... (1237)

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: S2, a Finnish Sokol class torpedo boat, sinks during a fierce storm near the... (1925)

On October 4, 1925: S2, a Finnish Sokol class torpedo boat, sinks during a fierce storm near the coast of Pori in the Gulf of Bothnia, taking with it the whole crew of 53. This historical event can serve as...

On This Day: Finnish Civil War: A group of Red Guards hangs a red lantern atop the tower of... (1918)

On January 26, 1918: Finnish Civil War: A group of Red Guards hangs a red lantern atop the tower of Helsinki Workers' Hall to symbolically mark the start of the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

On This Day: Spanish Reconquista: The Battle of the Puig between the Moorish forces of Taifa... (1237)

On August 15, 1237: Spanish Reconquista: The Battle of the Puig between the Moorish forces of Taifa of Valencia against the Kingdom of Aragon culminates in an Aragonese victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Spanish-American War: The United States Navy begins a blockade of Cuban ports.... (1898)

When the U.S. Congress issued a declaration of war on April 25, it declared that a state of war had existed from this date. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Louis Philippe becomes the king of the French following abdication of Charles X. (1830)

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: Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that... (2009)

On January 26, 2009: Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Battle of St. Quentin: Spanish victory over the French in the Italian War of... (1557)

On August 10, 1557: Battle of St. Quentin: Spanish victory over the French in the Italian War of 1551-59. 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: Danish Prince Vilhelm arrives in Athens to assume his throne as George I, King... (1863)

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 Scottish Covenanters defeat John Graham of Claverhouse at the Battle of... (1679)

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 siege of Budapest concludes with the unconditional surrender... (1945)

On February 13, 1945: World War II: The siege of Budapest concludes with the unconditional surrender of German and Hungarian forces to the Red Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Vietnam War: The last United States combat soldiers leave South Vietnam. (1973)

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.