Today in History - December 31

 1660 - James II of England is named Duke of Normandy by Louis XIV of France (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Oliver Cromwell: Saint, Soldier, Statesmen, by Dr. Alan Cairns (Text: Hebrews 8)

Oliver Cromwell, by Dr. Peter Hammond

Oliver Cromwell and His Russet-Coated Heroes, by Bill Potter

The Life and Labors of Oliver Cromwell, by Rev. Colin Mercer

Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of England, by Rev. Ian Goligher (Text: 1 Samuel 18:12)

1687 - The firsty Huguenots set sail from France to the Cape of Good Hope (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

When Christians Face the Worst Persecution - The Hammer of the Huguenots, by Pastor Kevin Swanson

The French Huguenots, by Peter Hammond

John Calvin and the Huguenots, by Peter Hammond

1963 - The Central African Federation officially collapses, subsequently  becoming Zambia, Mlaawi and Rhodesia (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Armistice 100, Remembrance Day and Rhodesia, by Dr. Peter Hammond

2019 - The World Health Organization was informed of cases of pneumonia with an unknown cause, detected in Wuhan/ This later turned out to be COVID-19, the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic  (Source)

From My Gospel Project:

How to Benefit From a Pandemic