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:
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:
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:
The Truth Behind Farm Terrorism in South Africa, by Dr. Peter Hammond
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:
The Soviet Union, Thiry Years Later - frontpagemag.com
We Must Never Forget the 100 Million Victims Of Communism - dailysignal.com