On This Day: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in... (1945)

On January 30, 1945: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in the Baltic Sea after being torpedoed by a Soviet submarine, killing approximately 9,500 people.

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.