Holidays and commemorative dates:
World Oceans Day is an international day established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of oceans for life on Earth. This holiday invites us to think about the importance of the oceans for life on Earth, their role in regulating the climate, providing food and maintaining biodiversity. This day also reminds us of the need to protect the oceans from pollution, overfishing and other threats that can lead to their degradation.
World Wellness Day – this day calls us to pay attention to our physical and mental well-being. This is a great opportunity to review your habits, learn more about a healthy lifestyle, do sports, meditate or just find time for rest and relaxation.
Day of the worker of the furniture industry of Ukraine (Furniture maker’s Day) – this is a professional holiday for everyone involved in the production of furniture – designers, carpenters, restorers and other specialists. Their work creates comfort and coziness in our homes, offices and public places.
World Gin Day – today they celebrate one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. Gin is known for its bright juniper aroma and a wide range of uses in cocktails. Today you can raise a glass to your favorite drink and learn more about its history and production.
Today is also celebrated:
International Day of Young Eagles – an event aimed at attracting young people to aviation and popularizing aeronautics.
World Public Knitting Day – a holiday for knitting lovers that invites them to go outside and do what they love together.
Day of the city of Sevastopol – an official holiday of the city, celebrated with concerts, festivals and other cultural events.
World doll day – a holiday dedicated to dolls as a cultural phenomenon, toys and collectibles.
International day of action for the protection of elephants in zoos – A day dedicated to raising awareness about the problems of keeping elephants in captivity.
World Brain Tumor Awareness Day – this day aims to raise awareness of brain tumors, their symptoms and treatments, as well as to support patients and their families.
Events on this day:
1987 — serviceman of the 24th battalion of territorial defense “Aidar”, a participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine Viktor Gurnyak;
1988 — junior sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Hero of Ukraine Mykhailo Nesolyony;
1989 — Ukrainian fencer, Olympic champion Olga Zhovnir.
1099 – Crusader troops began the siege of Jerusalem during their first campaign.
1668 — Petro Doroshenko becomes Hetman of Ukraine.
1783 – The Laki volcano in Iceland erupts, the most famous volcanic eruption in history.
1815 — The Congress of Vienna ends.
1824 – Canadian Noah Cushing receives a patent for a machine for washing and felting wool.
1827 — Saka mud resort is founded.
1869 – American Ives McGaffney receives a patent for a vacuum cleaner.
1915 – Kazimir Malevich creates his first “Black Square”.
1918 — The Georgian Democratic Republic was proclaimed.
1919 — During the Chortkiv offensive, the Ukrainian Galician army captures Chortkiv.
1924 – Britons George Mallory and Andrew Irwin set out to conquer Everest.
1928 — The first air flight from the USA to Australia was made.
1940 – Plutonium, the 94th element in the periodic table, is discovered.
1947 — Shipping across the entire Dnieper was opened for the first time.
1949 – George Orwell’s novel “1984” is published.
1965 – The American companies “Frito-Lay” and “Pepsi-Cola” merge, forming the company “PepsiCo”.
1967 – In the Mediterranean, Israeli air and naval forces mistakenly attack the USS Liberty.
1989 — The Mi-28 combat helicopter was introduced to France for the first time.
1993 — All-Ukrainian miners’ strike begins.
1999 — For the first time in Ukraine, the international baccalaureate program becomes available.
