Historical Examples

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On This Day: The Revolutionary United Front, with support from the special forces of Charles... (1991)

On March 23, 1991: The Revolutionary United Front, with support from the special forces of Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia, invades Sierra Leone in an attempt to overthrow Joseph Saidu Momoh, sparking the 11-year Sierra Leone Civil War.

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On This Day: At the Academy Awards, Sidney Poitier becomes the first African-American man to... (1964)

On April 13, 1964: At the Academy Awards, Sidney Poitier becomes the first African-American man to win the Best Actor award for the 1963 film Lilies of the Field. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.

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On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Battle of Raqqa begins with an offensive by the Syrian... (2017)

On June 6, 2017: Syrian civil war: The Battle of Raqqa begins with an offensive by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to capture the city from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

On This Day: War of 1812: In a naval engagement on Lake Erie, American forces capture two... (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: World War II: Filipino troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army liberate the... (1945)

On June 14, 1945: World War II: Filipino troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army liberate the captured in Ilocos Sur and start the Battle of Bessang Pass in Northern Luzon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

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On This Day: Italy formally annexes Ethiopia after taking the capital Addis Ababa on May 5. (1936)

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 Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. (1659)

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 Battle of Oulart Hill takes place in Wexford, Ireland; Irish rebel leaders... (1798)

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: American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest... (1863)

On June 9, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest cavalry battle on American soil, ends Confederate cavalry dominance in the eastern theater. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

On This Day: 40th Infantry Division, spearheaded by the 185th US Infantry Regiment, landed... (1945)

On March 18, 1945: 40th Infantry Division, spearheaded by the 185th US Infantry Regiment, landed unopposed in Tigbauan forcing the Japanese forces to surrender and General Macario Peralta and Gen. Eichelberger to declare the Liberation of Panay, Romblon and Guimaras.

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On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City three... (1783)

On November 25, 1783: American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris. 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: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories... (585 BC)

On September 13, 585 BC: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Sabines, and the surrender of Collatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: World War II: The U.S. tanker SS Virginia is torpedoed in the mouth of the... (1942)

On May 12, 1942: World War II: The U.S. tanker SS Virginia is torpedoed in the mouth of the Mississippi River by the German submarine U-507. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have... (1958)

On December 30, 1958: The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have breached maritime borders, killing three and sparking international tension. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: French and Indian War: French surrender Montreal to the British, completing the... (1760)

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: Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor: The Army of... (1864)

On May 31, 1864: American Civil War: Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor: The Army of Northern Virginia engages the Army of the Potomac. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Days after the announcement of its discovery, the Utah monolith is removed by... (2020)

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: World War II: The first female prisoners arrive at Auschwitz concentration camp... (1942)

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: World War II: Second day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons; a Japanese naval... (1942)

On August 25, 1942: World War II: Second day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons; a Japanese naval transport convoy headed towards Guadalcanal is turned back by an Allied air attack.

On This Day: Civil rights movement: A jury in Birmingham, Alabama, convicts former Ku Klux... (2002)

On May 22, 2002: Civil rights movement: A jury in Birmingham, Alabama, convicts former Ku Klux Klan member Bobby Frank Cherry of the 1963 murder of four girls in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.

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On This Day: The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. (1895)

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: German Autumn: A set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin... (1977)

On October 18, 1977: German Autumn: A set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin Schleyer and the hijacking of a Lufthansa flight by the Red Army Faction (RAF) comes to an end when Schleyer is murdered and...

On This Day: King Oscar I ascends to the thrones of Sweden and Norway. (1844)

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