On This Day: Cold War: Velvet Revolution begins: In Czechoslovakia, a student demonstration... (1989)

On November 17, 1989: Cold War: Velvet Revolution begins: In Czechoslovakia, a student demonstration in Prague is quelled by riot police. This sparks an uprising aimed at overthrowing the communist government (it succeeds on December 29).

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