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On This Day: The battleship USS Maine explodes and sinks in Havana harbor in Cuba, killing... (1898)
Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.060 words
On February 15, 1898: The battleship USS Maine explodes and sinks in Havana harbor in Cuba, killing about 274 of the ship's roughly 354 crew. The disaster pushes the United States to declare war on Spain.
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.
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