Today in History - Friday, February 17

A special thanks to Wikipedia.com for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com

1753 - In Sweden February 17 is followed by March 1 as the country moves from the Julian Calandar to the Gregorian calandar (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

1. Shining the Gospel Light in Sweden, Part 1, by Ken Keltner
2. Shining the Gospel Light in Sweden, Part 2, by Ken Keltner

Recommended video: I Enjoy Being a Swede, by Stan Boreson

1838 - Weenen Massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal are killed by Zulus (Source)
1854 The United Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Orange Free State (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

1. The Truth Behind Farm Terrorism in South Africa, by Dr. Peter Hammond
2. Understanding the Present Crisis in South Africa, by Dr. Peter Hammond

1919 - The Ukranian People's Republic asks the Entente and the US for help fighting the Bolshevicks (Source)

Recommended reading:

1. The Soviet Union, Thiry Years Later - frontpagemag.com
2. We Must Never Forget the 100 Million Victims Of Communism - dailysignal.com
3. The Deadly Double Standards of Communism vs. Fascism - townhall.com

Recommended video: The Complete History of the USSR Set to the Music of Tetris