December 25, 1832

Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 87, a revelation containing prophecies about wars, most notably the forthcoming American Civil War.
Sources: 
Joseph Smith History A1:244–245 
Revelation, 25 December 1832 D&C 87 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:301–2
Doctrine and Covenants 87 
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