Historical Examples

On This Day: Iraq disarmament crisis: UNMOVIC Executive Chairman Hans Blix reports to the... (2003)

On February 14, 2003: Iraq disarmament crisis: UNMOVIC Executive Chairman Hans Blix reports to the United Nations Security Council that disarmament inspectors have found no weapons of mass destruction in Ba'athist Iraq.

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On This Day: The German Revolution of 1918-19 begins when 40,000 sailors take over the port... (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 German officer is killed in Bucharest, Romania, sparking a rebellion and... (1941)

On January 20, 1941: A German officer is killed in Bucharest, Romania, sparking a rebellion and pogrom by the Iron Guard, killing 125 Jews and 30 soldiers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Gulf War: The United Nations Security Council orders a global trade embargo... (1990)

On August 6, 1990: Gulf War: The United Nations Security Council orders a global trade embargo against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Angolan and Cuban forces defeat South Africa in the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. (1988)

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: Slavery is abolished in Martinique. (1848)

On May 22, 1848: Slavery is abolished in Martinique. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider using it when preaching about human-rights.

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On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy accepts the surrender of a British Royal Navy... (1810)

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: General Muhammad Naguib leads the Free Officers Movement (formed by Gamal Abdel... (1952)

On July 23, 1952: General Muhammad Naguib leads the Free Officers Movement (formed by Gamal Abdel Nasser, the real power behind the coup) in overthrowing King Farouk of Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate troops bombard a Union supply base and destroy... (1864)

On November 4, 1864: American Civil War: Confederate troops bombard a Union supply base and destroy millions of dollars in materiel at the Battle of Johnsonville. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in... (1561)

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: A greatly revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the... (1848)

On November 3, 1848: A greatly revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the king to his parliament and ministers, is proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...

On This Day: According to the terms of the Treaty of the Danish West Indies, the islands... (1917)

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: Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull ad extirpanda, which authorizes, but also... (1252)

On May 15, 1252: Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull ad extirpanda, which authorizes, but also limits, the torture of heretics in the Medieval Inquisition. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. (1683)

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: The 2023 Rugby World Cup final is held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis,... (2023)

It saw South Africa defeat New Zealand 11 to 12, claiming their fourth Webb Ellis Cup, becoming the first nation to do so. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider...

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On This Day: Dakota War: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to... (1862)

On August 19, 1862: Dakota War: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily defended Fort Ridgely and instead turn to the settlement of New Ulm, killing white settlers along the way.

On This Day: The Saur Revolution begins in Afghanistan, ending the following morning with the... (1978)

On April 27, 1978: The Saur Revolution begins in Afghanistan, ending the following morning with the murder of Afghan President Mohammed Daoud Khan and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

On This Day: Peace of Basel between France and Prussia is made. (1795)

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: Civil rights: The Supreme Court of the United States rules in Romer v. Evans... (1996)

Evans against a law that would have prevented any city, town or county in the state of Colorado from taking any legislative, executive, or judicial action to protect the rights of gays and lesbians.

On This Day: Harambe, a gorilla, is shot to death after grabbing a three-year-old boy in his... (2016)

On May 28, 2016: Harambe, a gorilla, is shot to death after grabbing a three-year-old boy in his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, resulting in widespread criticism and sparking various internet memes.

On This Day: American Civil War: Peninsula Campaign: Confederate forces under Joseph E.... (1862)

Johnston and G.W. Smith engage Union forces under George B. McClellan outside the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. 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 Victoria narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Roderick Maclean in... (1882)

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

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On This Day: A group of mid-level Greek Army officers launches the Goudi coup, seeking... (1909)

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

On This Day: Lithuanian Civil War (1389-1392): The Teutonic Knights begin a five-week siege... (1390)

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.