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On This Day: The People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan is founded in Kabul, Afghanistan.

1/1 (1965): The People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan is founded in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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On This Day: Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil (discovery of Brazil).

4/22 (1500): Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil (discovery of Brazil).

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On This Day: The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) makes its maiden flight.

4/9 (1967): The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) makes its maiden flight.

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On This Day: For the first time, Roman consuls begin their year in office on January 1.

1/1 (153): For the first time, Roman consuls begin their year in office on January 1.

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On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Kettle Creek is fought in Georgia.

2/14 (1779): American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Kettle Creek is fought in Georgia.

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On This Day: The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.

9/2 (1789): The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.

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On This Day: Pope Boniface VIII is elected, replacing St. Celestine V, who had resigned.

12/24 (1294): Pope Boniface VIII is elected, replacing St. Celestine V, who had resigned.

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On This Day: Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia and is replaced by Deputy... (2003)

On October 31, 2003: Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia and is replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, marking an end to Mahathir's 22 years in power. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

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On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Interprovincial Council of Asturias and León is... (1936)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.

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On This Day: World War I: Czech politicians peacefully take over the city of Prague, thus... (1918)

On October 28, 1918: World War I: Czech politicians peacefully take over the city of Prague, thus establishing the First Czechoslovak Republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using...

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On This Day: While walking across Waterloo Bridge in London, Bulgarian dissident Georgi... (1978)

On September 7, 1978: While walking across Waterloo Bridge in London, Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov is assassinated by Bulgarian secret police agent Francesco Gullino by means of a ricin pellet fired from a specially designed umbrella.

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On This Day: World War II: The British submarine HMS Tradewind torpedoes Jun'yō Maru, killing... (1944)

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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On This Day: Pope Francis visits Morocco. (2019)

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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On This Day: Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel... (1959)

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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On This Day: World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of... (1944)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

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On This Day: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. (1972)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.

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On This Day: The Spanish garrison of Évora capitulates, following the Portuguese victory at... (1663)

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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On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" arrives in... (1776)

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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On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Chancellorsville between Robert E. Lee's... (1863)

Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac under Joseph Hooker begins. 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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On This Day: Arab-Byzantine wars: Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik begins the Second Arab Siege of... (717)

On August 15, 717: Arab-Byzantine wars: Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik begins the Second Arab Siege of Constantinople, which will last for nearly a year. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

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On This Day: Father Edward J. Flanagan founds Boys Town as a farm village for wayward boys. (1917)

On December 12, 1917: Father Edward J. Flanagan founds Boys Town as a farm village for wayward boys. 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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On This Day: Imperial Russia signs the Treaty of Bucharest, ending the Russo-Turkish War. The... (1812)

The Ottoman Empire cedes Bessarabia to Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.

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On This Day: World War II: In the Le Paradis massacre, 99 soldiers from a Royal Norfolk... (1940)

On May 27, 1940: World War II: In the Le Paradis massacre, 99 soldiers from a Royal Norfolk Regiment unit are shot after surrendering to German troops; two survive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

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On This Day: Hundred Years' War: At the Battle of Crécy, an English army easily defeats a... (1346)

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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