On July 13, Ukraine and the world celebrate the International Day of Rocks, Day of Music in Hairdressers, World Rum Day, International Puzzle Day, World Year Day.
International Rock Day
This day is designed to draw attention to the important role of rocks, which are divided into three main types: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. The importance of this day lies in raising awareness of the importance of rocks in our lives and stimulating interest in their study.
Interesting Facts:
Igneous rocks are formed from magma or lava and can be so hard that they are used to make tools and building materials.
Sedimentary rocks often contain fossils that give us insight into ancient life forms and climates.
Metamorphic rocks arise under the influence of high temperatures and pressure, which change the structure of already existing rocks. Marble, for example, is formed from limestone.
Day of music in hairdressers
This is an unofficial holiday that was started in 2005. The date was chosen in honor of the introduction of musical accompaniment while working in hair salons in the United States in 1945. The idea belonged to Edna May Anderson, who organized a women’s group and movement to promote music in hair salons.
Interesting Facts:
The introduction of music in hairdressing salons not only improves the mood of customers, but also contributes to increasing their loyalty. Music creates a pleasant atmosphere, which makes a visit to the hairdresser more attractive.
Studies have shown that music can affect the perception of time. Customers who listen to music while waiting feel that time passes faster.
World day of the year
The World Day of the Year is celebrated mainly in Brazil. It was installed in honor of rock music and the iconic charity concert Live Aid in 1985, which raised significant funds for the relief of the starving in Ethiopia.
Interesting Facts:
The Live Aid concert, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Uhr, raised about $127 million for Ethiopia.
The event took place simultaneously on two continents: in London at Wembley Stadium and in Philadelphia at John F. Kennedy Stadium.
Such legendary bands as Queen, Led Zeppelin, U2, The Who and many others took part in the concert. Queen’s performance at Live Aid is considered one of the greatest concert performances in the history of rock music.
International Puzzle Day
Also known as Rubik’s Day, this day is celebrated in honor of the birthday of Dr. Erno Rubik, the creator of the famous Rubik’s Cube.
This day is dedicated to more than just the celebration of the Rubik’s Cube, an amazing three-dimensional puzzle created in 1974 by the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Erno Rubik. It also celebrates the joy of solving complex problems and the spirit of intellectual challenge that all puzzles embody.
The Rubik’s Cube has quickly gained popularity since its inception and has become one of the most beloved puzzles in the world, with over 350 million copies sold. Its appeal lies in its astonishing complexity – the cube is estimated to have over 43 quintillion possible combinations. This puzzle is a challenging challenge and only a few can solve it in less than 20 seconds.
Historical events of this day:
1908 – IV Olympic Games opened in London, where women took part for the first time. This step was revolutionary for the time, opening up new opportunities for women in sports.
1920 – the creation of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine became an important stage in the development of humanitarian aid in the country, allowing to provide aid during war and natural disasters.
1923 – the British Parliament approved a law introduced by Lady Astor that prohibited the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 18. This became an important step in the fight against alcoholism among young people.
1930 – the beginning of the first World Cup in football in Uruguay. The winner was the Uruguay national team, which made them national heroes.
1938 – the first television theater opened in Boston. This was an important step in the development of television as a means of mass information and entertainment. 200 spectators could watch a song and dance show for 45 minutes for 25 cents. The performance itself took place on the floor above and was transmitted downstairs by means of television;
1944 – the end of Operation Overlord was a turning point in World War II, allowing the Allies to begin liberating Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
1947 – The Marshall Plan became a key element in the reconstruction of post-war Europe, helping countries rebuild their economies and infrastructure after World War II.
1949 – Pope Pius XII took a significant step in the fight against communism, excommunicating from the church all who supported communist ideas.
1951 – the laying of the first stone in the construction of the Royal National Theater marked the beginning of the creation of one of the most famous cultural centers in the world.
1956 – the construction of the “Carmelita” subway in Haifa was an important step in the development of transport infrastructure in the Middle East.
1977 – the Ogaden war between Ethiopia and Somalia became one of the key events in the geopolitical history of Africa.
1985 – Serhii Bubka became the first athlete to overcome a height of 6 meters in pole vaulting, setting a new world record and glorifying Ukrainian sports to the whole world.
July 13, 1960 Oles Buzina was born in Kyiv – Ukrainian writer, historian, journalist, TV presenter. It was named after the Ukrainian Soviet writer Oles Honchar.
On April 16, 2015, Oles Buzin was killed.
Oles was one of those people with whom you can agree or disagree, but you can’t ignore him…
Some of his quotes:
- The government will start to respect people’s opinion when the people will force themselves to respect themselves.
- People are united by only two things – hatred of someone else and a common project for the future.
- PR is one thing, and journalism is quite another.
- Older children prefer fairy tales. Especially when they are used to deception, and do not want to admit that they were deceived!
- Appearing in the political arena, the people certainly invent a brilliant pedigree. No one cares about its authenticity. The main thing is crackling, fireworks, excitement.
- Revolutions never contribute to the prosperity of society. They form zones of instability for a long time. Intelligent countries are trying to follow a different – evolutionary path.
