On This Day: Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Bulgarians under... (986)

On August 17, 986: Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Samuel and Aron defeat the Byzantine forces at the Gate of Trajan, with Byzantine Emperor Basil II barely escaping.

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.