On This Day: Dutch-Portuguese War: Second Battle of San Salvador: The Dutch force the Spanish... (1642)

On August 26, 1642: Dutch-Portuguese War: Second Battle of San Salvador: The Dutch force the Spanish garrison at San Salvador (modern day Keelung, Taiwan) to surrender, ending the short-lived Spanish colony on Formosa and replacing it with a new Dutch administration.

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.