August 8, 1745
On this day in Christian History, a Christian missionary, David Brainerd, began experiencing a significant spiritual revival among Native Americans near Trenton, New Jersey, leading to numerous conversions and baptisms.
8th August, 1805
On this day in Christian History, the First African Baptist Church of Boston was organized with twenty members. This congregation became a significant institution for African American Baptists in the United States.
8th August, 1852
On this day in Christian History, Swedish Baptist missionary Gustaf Palmquist baptized three converts in the Mississippi River at Rock Island on this day. This event marked the beginning of the Swedish Baptist movement in America.
8th August, 2012
On this day in Christian History, Ruth Etchells, an English theologian and poet who contributed significantly to Christian literature and education, died.
8th August, 2014
On this day in Christian History, Archbishop Leonardo Legaspi, the first Filipino rector of the University of Santo Tomas and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in the Philippines, passed away.
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