On This Day: World War II: In the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands during the Guadalcanal... (1942)

On October 26, 1942: World War II: In the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands during the Guadalcanal Campaign, one U.S. aircraft carrier is sunk and another carrier is heavily damaged, while two Japanese carriers and one cruiser are heavily damaged.

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.