On This Day: The Portuguese navy defeats a joint fleet of the Ottoman Empire, the Republic of... (1509)

On February 3, 1509: The Portuguese navy defeats a joint fleet of the Ottoman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Sultan of Gujarat, the Mamlûk Burji Sultanate of Egypt, the Zamorin of Calicut, and the Republic of Ragusa at the Battle of Diu in Diu, India.

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.