On This Day: Five people attempt to set themselves on fire in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, an... (2001)

On January 23, 2001: Five people attempt to set themselves on fire in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, an act that many people later claim is staged by the Chinese Communist Party to frame Falun Gong and thus escalate their persecution.

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.