Historical Examples

On This Day: Chiang Kai-shek accepts the post of commander-in-chief of the National... (1926)

On July 9, 1926: Chiang Kai-shek accepts the post of commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army, marking the beginning of the Northern Expedition to unite China under the rule of the Nationalist government. This historical event can serve as a...

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On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler marries his longtime partner Eva Braun in a Berlin... (1945)

On April 29, 1945: World War II: Adolf Hitler marries his longtime partner Eva Braun in a Berlin bunker and designates Admiral Karl Dönitz as his successor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...

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On This Day: A bomb detonates in a bus carrying government employees in Peshawar, Pakistan,... (2016)

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: Mexican-American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of... (1846)

On May 13, 1846: Mexican-American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the American annexation of the Republic of Texas and a Mexican military incursion.

On This Day: In a meeting off the coast of Malta, U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet... (1989)

On December 3, 1989: In a meeting off the coast of Malta, U.S. President George H. Bush and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev release statements indicating that the Cold War between NATO and the Warsaw Pact may be coming to an end.

On This Day: Watergate scandal: An .mw-parser-output... (1972)

On June 20, 1972: Watergate scandal: An .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}18+1⁄2-minute gap appears in the tape recording of the conversations between U.S. President Richard Nixon and his advisers regarding the recent arrests...

On This Day: Marriage of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent to Katharine Worsley at York Minster. (1961)

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: Following the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the... (1775)

On April 19, 1775: American Revolutionary War: Following the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Siege of Boston begins with American militias blocking land access to the British-held city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: World War I: Bulgaria signs the Armistice of Salonica ending its participation. (1918)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.

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On This Day: At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin. (1066)

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: Queen consort Gertrude of Merania is assassinated by a group of Hungarian lords. (1213)

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 Siege of Nicaea begins during the First Crusade. (1097)

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: Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King... (910)

On June 12, 910: Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King Louis the Child, using the famous feigned retreat tactic of the nomadic warriors. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: War of the Second Coalition: Britain takes control of the Dutch colony of... (1800)

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 Alexandria is fought between British and French forces near the... (1801)

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: In a decisive battle at Onon River, the Mongol forces of Oljei Temur were... (1410)

On June 15, 1410: In a decisive battle at Onon River, the Mongol forces of Oljei Temur were decimated by the Chinese armies of the Yongle Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...

On This Day: The cave city of Vardzia is consecrated by Queen Tamar of Georgia. (1185)

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: American schoolgirl Samantha Smith is invited to visit the Soviet... (1983)

On April 25, 1983: Cold War: American schoolgirl Samantha Smith is invited to visit the Soviet Union by its leader Yuri Andropov after he read her letter in which she expressed fears about nuclear war.

On This Day: Two suicide bombers detonate their explosives at a mosque during morning prayer... (2016)

On March 16, 2016: Two suicide bombers detonate their explosives at a mosque during morning prayer on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Nigeria, killing 24 and injuring 18. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history.

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On This Day: King Authari marries Theodelinda, daughter of the Bavarian duke Garibald I. A... (589)

A Catholic, she has great influence among the Lombard nobility. 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: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares December 7 to be "a... (1941)

On December 8, 1941: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares December 7 to be "a date which will live in infamy", after which the U.S. declares war on Japan. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

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On This Day: President of the United States of America Andrew Johnson vetoes the Civil Rights... (1866)

His veto is overridden by Congress and the bill passes into law on April 9. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, leadership, human-rights.

On This Day: Popular Canadian American jockey George Woolf suffers a concussion during a... (1946)

On January 3, 1946: Popular Canadian American jockey George Woolf suffers a concussion during a freak racing accident; he dies from the injury the following day. The annual George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award is created to honor him.