August 27 is celebrated in Ukraine as Fat Day, and in the world – International Lottery Day and World Forgiveness Day.
On August 27, 2008, the winners of the All-Ukrainian promotion “7 Natural Wonders of Ukraine” were announced.
On August 27, 1913, in the sky above Kyiv, Petro Nesterov was the first in the world to perform a “dead loop”, starting a new era of aerobatics.
Lard day
On August 27, Ukraine celebrates a very colorful holiday – Fat Day. This holiday is dedicated to one of the most beloved national products, which has become a symbol of Ukrainian culture and gastronomy.
Lard has a special place in Ukrainian cuisine since ancient times. It became not only a food product, but also a kind of symbol of national identity. It is believed that the tradition of using lard in Ukraine dates back to the times of Kievan Rus. In those days, lard was an irreplaceable product, as it was well stored and available to the majority of the population.
Interesting facts
Lard is mentioned in many Ukrainian songs, proverbs and anecdotes. It is praised as an integral element of the Ukrainian feast.
In 2011, Kyiv set a record for making the largest piece of lard in the world. It weighed more than 220 kg and was exhibited in the central square of the city.
In 2010, lard was recognized as one of the national symbols of Ukraine at the international level. This confirms its important place in Ukrainian culture.
In Ukraine, there are many ways to prepare lard: salted, smoked, with garlic, in paprika, with spices, and even in chocolate.
Today, lard continues to be a popular product and can be found on many restaurant menus. In some establishments, you can try even exotic versions of this traditional product.
International Lottery Day
On August 27, the world celebrates International Lottery Day, a holiday dedicated to one of the oldest forms of gambling, which fascinates millions of people around the world. Lotteries have become not only entertainment, but also an important element of social and economic processes in many countries.
Lottery has a long history dating back to ancient Rome and China. Initially, lotteries were used to finance government projects, such as the construction of roads or temples. Over time, lotteries have become a popular form of entertainment as well as a way to raise funds for various social projects.
International Lottery Day was created to recognize the important role lotteries play in society, celebrate their history and promote responsible gaming.
Interesting facts
One of the oldest lotteries in the world is the State Lottery of the Netherlands, founded in 1726. It works to this day, bringing joy to millions of players.
The largest ever jackpot was won in the American Powerball lottery in January 2016. The winning amount was 1.586 billion dollars and was divided between the three winners.
In many countries, part of the income from lotteries is used to finance education, health care and other social programs. For example, in Great Britain, revenues from the national lottery are used to support arts, sports and culture.
Lotteries are often mentioned in literature and film, as a symbol of hope or even as a social commentary. One such example is the story “The Lottery” by the American writer Shirley Jackson, where the lottery acquires a completely different meaning.
Today, lotteries have taken on new life in the digital age. Online lotteries allow players from all over the world to participate in the draws, which has greatly expanded their popularity.
World Forgiveness Day
On August 27, the world celebrates World Forgiveness Day, a holiday that calls people to think about the importance of forgiveness in our lives. This day is an opportunity to review your relationships with others and take a step towards inner peace and harmony.
The World Day of Forgiveness arose as an initiative of public organizations and religious communities seeking to draw attention to the importance of forgiveness as one of the main aspects of human relationships. It is believed that forgiveness helps to get rid of images and negativity that accumulate in the heart, helps to strengthen spiritual health and improve the psycho-emotional state.
Forgiveness is an important component of various cultures and religions. In Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and other religions, forgiveness is seen as a path to spiritual liberation and peace.
Interesting facts
Research shows that people who know how to forgive are less prone to stress, depression, and anxiety. Forgiveness promotes mental health and can even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Many cultures have special rituals dedicated to forgiveness. For example, in Ukraine, before Easter, Forgiveness Sunday is celebrated, when people ask forgiveness from each other for all offenses.
Forgiveness is often used as a tool for reconciliation in post-conflict situations. There are known cases where forgiveness helped to save entire communities from destruction, as was the case in South Africa after the end of apartheid.
Forgiveness is a key element in maintaining healthy and long-lasting family relationships. It helps to overcome conflicts and maintain trust between family members.
Often the hardest thing is to forgive yourself for your own mistakes. Self-forgiveness is an important aspect of personal growth and self-development, helping to overcome feelings of guilt and start a new phase in life.
Historical events on this day
- 2016 year: NASA’s Juno spacecraft made the closest flyby of Jupiter, approaching the planet at a distance of only 4,200 km from its cloud tops.
- 1991 year: Moldova officially declared its independence.
- 1977 year: The first power unit was put into operation at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.
- 1957 year: the Soviet Union conducted the first tests of the R-7 ballistic missile.
- 1955 year: The world saw the first edition of the Guinness Book of Records.
- 1916 year – the Kingdom of Romania declared war on Austria-Hungary.
- 1859 year – In Pennsylvania (USA), a well drilled by Edwin Drake yielded the first oil, thus starting the “oil era”.
- 1813 year – In the Battle of Dresden, Napoleon I Bonaparte won a victory over the allied forces of Austria, Prussia and Russia.
- 1783 year – The first flight of a balloon filled with hydrogen, known as “Charlier”, took place.
- 1689 year – The first Moscow-China treaty, known as the Nerchy Treaty, was signed.
August 27, 2008 the winners of the all-Ukrainian promotion “7 natural wonders of Ukraine” were announced
On this day, the seven most impressive natural objects of Ukraine, which received the title of “wonders” of the country, were named. The winners were chosen as a result of online voting by all interested parties, as well as voting by experts. The list of wonders includes the following natural objects:
- Askania-Nova is a biosphere reserve in the Kherson region, known for its unique steppe landscape and diversity of flora and fauna.
- The Dniester Canyon is a huge valley stretching through the Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil and Khmelnytsky regions, impressive with its beauty and rich nature.
- Granite-steppe Pobuzhzhia is a regional landscape park in the Mykolaiv region, where rare species of plants and animals, as well as unique granite formations, are preserved.
- Marble Cave is a unique cave in Crimea, known for its bizarre limestone formations.
- Podilskyi Tovtry is a national natural park in the Khmelnytskyi region, where rare geological formations of historical and scientific value are preserved.
- Svityaz is the deepest lake in Ukraine, located in the Volyn region, with crystal clear water and picturesque landscapes.
- Synevyr is a picturesque lake in the Transcarpathian region, which is considered one of the most famous natural pearls of Ukraine.
On August 27, 1913, in the sky over Kyiv, over the Syretsky field, lieutenant Petro Mykolayovych Nesterov, piloting a monoplane “Newport-4” with a 70-horsepower “Dwarf” engine, was the first in the world to perform a “dead loop”, starting a new era of aerobatics. Nowadays, this maneuver is also called “Nesterov’s loop”.
At that time, pilots made turns in the air without leaning. Even a slight roll of five to seven degrees during turns was considered dangerous and was prohibited. Horizontal turns were performed without tilting the aircraft.
The name “dead” stuck to this figure due to the fact that it existed for a long time only on paper as a theoretical calculation and represented a closed loop in the vertical plane. In practice, pilots had no idea how to get out of such a loop and believed that it was impossible to fly an aircraft in a nose-up position. In case of getting into such a situation, the pilots lost their self-control, could not bring the plane out of a vertical roll, which led to death. That is why this maneuver got its dramatic name.
Nesterov changed the idea of this maneuver by performing it without safety belts. He accurately calculated that the centrifugal force would press him to the seat: “Air is a homogeneous medium in all directions. It will hold the plane in any position provided it is properly controlled.”
For this first figure of aerobatics in the world, the Kyiv Aeronautical Society and the Scientific and Technical Society headed by Major General Verbytskyi awarded the pilot a special gold medal.
