1766 - Swedish parliament approves the Swedish Freedom of the Press Act and implementsa it as a ground law, thus being first in the world with freedom of speech (Source)
Recommended sermons and podcasts:
Shining the Gospel Light in Sweden, Part 1, by Ken Keltner
Shining the Gospel Light in Sweden, Part 2, by Ken Keltner
Recommended video:
I Enjoy Being a Swede, by Stan Boreson
Here is a great version of Amazing Grace in English and Swedish: