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This week in Christian history: D. James Kennedy dies; Billy Graham's NYC Crusade ends

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
Choir members sing during the funeral of televangelist Dr. D. James Kennedy at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church September 13, 2007, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Kennedy who died on Sept. 5, 2007, was the longtime senior minister of Coral Ridge Church and founder of Coral Ridge Ministries, his Christian broadcasting outreach.
Choir members sing during the funeral of televangelist Dr. D. James Kennedy at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church September 13, 2007, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Kennedy who died on Sept. 5, 2007, was the longtime senior minister of Coral Ridge Church and founder of Coral Ridge Ministries, his Christian broadcasting outreach. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.

Each week marks anniversaries of milestones, tragedies, triumphs, notable births and deaths.

Some events, spanning more than 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others may be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events from this week in Christian history, including the death of D. James Kennedy, Billy Graham concluding a crusade in New York City and the Baptism of William Paley.

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