9th August, 1788
Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary to Burma, was born on this day. He translated the Bible into Burmese and compiled the first Burmese-English dictionary, significantly impacting Christian missions in Southeast Asia.
9th August, 1883
On this day, Robert Moffat, a pioneer missionary to Southern Africa passed away. His contributions are remembered in Nigeria for inspiring missionary work and Bible translation efforts across the continent.
9th August, 1900
The Lambuth Monument was dedicated in Madison County, Mississippi, honoring Rev. and Mrs. James William Lambuth, pioneers of Methodist missionary work in Japan.
9th August, 2005
On this day, Peter Jennings, a prominent Canadian-American journalist known for his coverage of global religious events, passed away. His reporting often highlighted Christian perspectives on world affairs.
9th August, 2014
On this day, Christians worldwide held prayer vigils for persecuted believers in Iraq, responding to the humanitarian crisis affecting Christian minorities.
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