On This Day: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis... (1960)

On August 19, 1960: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage.

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.