Today in the world and in Ukraine there are several important dates at once. It is the International Youth Solidarity Day, Secretary Day, Denim Day, and the church honors of the Martyr of Sava Stratilat. The new year remains 251 days.
Church holiday on April 24
On the church calendar, April 24 is the day of memory of the martyr Sav Stratilat, also known as Sava Roman. He was a general in the Roman army, but accepted Christianity and died martyrdom for faith during persecution for Emperor Maximian in the early IV century.
That cannot be done on April 24
- You should refrain from noisy entertainment or other activities.
- Alcoholic beverages cannot be consumed.
- It is forbidden to quarrel, swear and curse.
Folk signs and traditions on April 24
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They watched what day is today: rain or cold - the same weather will be the next few weeks;
- clear and warm weather - for warming;
- It rains - the grain crop will be rich;
- The first half of the day is warm, and later it will cool - there will be a lot of honey;
- Ducks swim in reservoirs - to rapid warming.
In ancient times, this day was favorable for the treatment of various diseases, especially those associated with toothache. Sad girls came to rivers or other reservoirs, washed with water to "wash away" a tight from their face.
Birthday: How to name a child born on April 24
What are the birthday today: Alexei, Valentin, Elizabeth, Leonti, Stanislav, Thomas, Lyudmila.
The mascot of a person born on April 24 is a pomegranate. Known for humanity for a very long time. Even in ancient times, they decorated armor. Pomegranate advised to wear unmarried girls to attract family happiness.
Born on this day:
- 1952 - writer, Doctor of Philology, Professor Vitaliy Matko;
- 1955 - Ukrainian journalist, writer Balabko Alexander;
- 1955 - Ukrainian journalist, TV presenter Yuri Makarov.
Memorable dates on April 24
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for April 24:
- 1479 BC - Tutmos III occupies the throne of Egypt, although the actual power was increasingly moving into the hands of Hatshepsut;
- 1184 BC - according to the dating of Eratophen and Apollodor of Athenian, on this day, the Greek soldiers were able to go into Troy with the help of a Trojan horse;
- 1333 - Coronation of Casimir III of the Great and his wife Aldona in the Cathedral in the Vawel Cathedral in Krakow;
- 1521 - in Spain, the executed Juan de Padilla, the leader of the uprising of the Spanish nobility against Emperor Charles V;
- 1646 - the Uzhgorod Church Union was concluded;
- 1771 - the coast of the Japanese island of Isiigaki was hit by a tsunami 85 m high;
- 1833 - in the United States patented carbonated water;
- 1872 - after the eruption of the volcano of Vesuvius, two villages were burned with lava streams, about 25 people were killed;
- 1900 - The main book of Sigmund Freud "Dream Interpretation" was published;
- 1918 - At a secret meeting with the command of the German army, General Pavel Skoropadsky agreed to support the Germans' overthrow of the Central Council;
- 1949-Taras Shevchenko Literary and Art Museum was opened in Kyiv;
- 1962 - the first TV from the Pacific on the Atlantic was carried out in the United States;
- 1968 - Mauritius became a member of the UN;
- 1985 - Canada Supreme Court founded the legitimate work of stores on Sunday; and.
- 1990 - Gubbla telescope was delivered into orbit;
- 1999-at a meeting in Washington, the NATO Council adopted a new strategic concept that allowed the use of the Bloc's armed forces to prevent human rights violations anywhere in Europe;
- 2004 - Vitaliy Klitschko, in battle with Corri Sanders, won the vacant title of World Champion in the WBC Heavyweight Boxing Height;
- 2005 - Inhabration of Pope Benedict XVI;
- 2006 - Dahab terrorist acts have been committed in the Egyptian resort.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
On April 24, the International Youth Solidarity Day is celebrated in Ukraine and the world. The holiday was established in 1957 by the decision of the World Federation of Democratic Youth in order to draw attention to youth problems. The celebration date was chosen in honor of the final meeting of the Bandung Conference of Asia and Africa, which took place in 1955.
Also April 24 is World Laboratory Protection Day. The event was initiated in 1979 by an international association against painful animal experiments. It is important for drawing attention to the ethical issues of using animals in research and experiments, and is a reminder of the need to find alternative research methods.
And on April 24, they celebrate the day of the water supply. This day is dedicated to all water supply workers, which provide reliable water supply and sewerage. The work of water supplyrs is very important, because it affects the quality of life of people and the functioning of the whole city or settlement.
April 24, International Multilaterality and Diplomacy Day for Peace. This holiday was launched by the United Nations on December 12, 2018 to support multilateral cooperation and diplomacy as a means of peace and resolving conflicts.
Also April 24, World Immunization Week. It is an annual initiative that occurs in the last week of April, in order to raise awareness of the importance of vaccination and its role in protecting people from vaccination. This year, the World Immunization Week takes place from April 24 to April 30.
And on April 24, Jeans Day (Denim Day). Annually falls on the last Wednesday of April. This day is important because it was launched in 1999 in the United States as a response to the resonant sentence of the Supreme Court of Italy.
April 24 is celebrating International Secretary Day. A professional holiday that falls every year on the last full April week. This holiday honors all secretaries, as well as office managers, assistants of executives, stenographers, clerks and other employees, who are an integral part of the office.
Also April 24 is a day against food waste. Annual event that occurs on the last Wednesday of April. This day is aimed at raising awareness of a significant amount of food that is thrown around the world and emphasizes the importance of reducing food waste.
And on April 24, World Staff Day. The holiday is devoted to the art of writing and the value of stationery in our daily lives. It is a reminder of the importance of manuscript text and its role in communication, despite the dominance of digital communication.
On April 24, they celebrate International Audia Day. The date was founded in 1996 by the Center for Hearing and Communication in New York and aims to raise awareness of the negative impact of noise pollution on health and well-being.
