1141 - Empress Matilda becomes the first female ruler of England, adopting the title 'Lady of the English' (Source)
Recommended sermons and podcasts:
Recommended video:
Waltzing Matilda
1541 - Francis Xavier leaves Lisbon on a mission to the Portuguese East Indies (Source)
Recommended sermons and podcasts:
The Pope, Chris Rice, and CCCU - Endorsing Nero's Program, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
Archbishop Cranmer and Williams: The Faithful Martyr and Comic Vicar, by Rev. Ian Brown
A Woman Rides the Beast: The Roman Catholic Church in the Last Days, by Dr. Dave Hunt
1955 - Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid indications of failing health (Source)
Recommended sermons and podcasts:
Versailles - The Poisonous Spirit of Vengence, by Dr. Peter Hammond
The following quote is from Churchill, Hitler and the Unnecessary War, by Patrick Buchanan:
"Churchill was exhilarated. Six months later, after the first battle of Ypres, with tens of thousands of British soldiers in their graves, he would say to Violet Asquith: 'I think a curse should rest on me - because I am so happy. I know this war is smashing and shattering the lives of thousands every moment and yet - I cannot help it - I enjoy every second.'"
Here is some good advice from Dr. Peter Hammond:
