Every year March 3 is celebrated World Wild Day (World Wildlife Day), an international environmental holiday proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2013. The date was chosen by chance: it was on this day in 1973 that the Convention on International Trade in the Types of Wild Fauna and Flora, CITES) was approved. The main purpose of this day is to draw attention to the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems throughout the planet.
Believers honor the memory of the holy martyrs of Evtropy, Cleonik and Vasilisk. It remained 303 days before the new year.
What is the church holiday on March 3
On March 3, the church calendar is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs of Evtropy, Cleonik and Basilisk . They were brothers in the spirit and preached the Christian faith together. They were detained and subject to cruel torture for their faith. Evtropy, Cleonic and Vasilisk refused to renounce their faith and, despite the torture, remained faithful to Christ. For this they were sentenced to death. Evtropy and Cleonic were crucified, and the Basilisk was beheaded. Their courage and devotion have become an example for many Christians.
That cannot be done on March 3
- You can not quarrel, swear, curse.
- After sunset, it is forbidden to give and borrow money.
- It is not necessary to go to the forest, because wild animals begin to wake up after winter.
Folk signs and traditions on March 3
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They watched what day today: crows are in the snow - there will be clear and warm weather;
- The snow melts around the trees - spring will be protracted;
- geese fly high in the sky to the full water;
- The starling has already returned from the warm edges - wait for a large harvest in the summer.
In ancient times, the girls performed an interesting ritual, which was associated with preserving youth and beauty. The day before in a bowl with water left a silver decoration or egg, in the morning the liquid washed their face.
Birthday: How to name a child born on March 3
What are the birthday today: Michael, Martha.
The mascot of a man born March 3 is a rock crystal . A stone that is the embodiment of purity and youth. The rock crystal is able to stimulate mental activity.
Born on this day:
- 1899 - prose writer, playwright, poet, satirist, screenwriter Yuri Olesha;
- 1919 - Ukrainian mathematician Alexei Pogorelov;
- 1982-Ukrainian singer and musician, winner of the vocal competition of Ukraine "ICS-Factor" Aida Nikolaychuk.
Memorable dates on March 3
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 3:
- 1585 - Olympico Theater, built on the project of Andrea Palladio, opens in Vichenka;
- 1645 - this day dates to the first map of the moon, compiled by Michael Van Langren;
- 1802 - in Vienna publish Beethoven's "Monthly Sonata";
- 1866 - Public Library (now the National Parliamentary Library of Ukraine) is opened in Kyiv;
- 1875 - the "birthday" of Canadian hockey, in Montreal the first organized hockey match takes place;
- 1875 - in Paris with a scandal, the premiere of the opera "Carmen" Georges Bizet;
- 1915-The premiere of the most prominent silent movie of all time and peoples-"Birth of a Nation" by director David Griffit;
- 1917-March 3-4 in Kyiv organizes the Ukrainian Central Council (UCR);
- 1918 - according to the Brest peace, Soviet Russia recognizes Ukraine's independence;
- 1921 - Poland and Romania sign a military alliance against Russia in Bucharest;
- 1923-the first issue of the New York magazine “Time” is published;
- 1924 - in Turkey abolish the Ottoman dynasty, caliphate, other religious authorities and begin secular reforms;
- 1931-US President Hoover approved the decision of the US Congress to consider the poem "The Star-Restrained Flag", written in 1814 by Francis Ki under the influence of the events of the Anglo-American War of 1812 and later laid on the tune of the popular English song "To Anacreon in Heaven".
- 1945 - in Lviv the Regional State Art Gallery begins work;
- 1991 - Referendums are taking place in Latvia and Estonia, where most citizens have been out of the exit of these republics from the USSR;
- 1994 - Ukraine and the United States sign a Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation;
- 2005 - Steve Phossett performs the first single non -fashion aircraft around Earth on a Virgin Atlantic Globalflyer aircraft;
- 2020 - announce the first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 in Ukraine;
- 2022 - Georgia officially applies to the European Union.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
On March 3, Ukraine and the world are celebrated by International Irish Whiskey Day . It is an unofficial holiday dedicated to Irish whiskey - one of the oldest and most famous species of whiskey in the world. The number 3 is associated with the Irish tradition of triple distillation, which makes this drink particularly soft. The writing of the date 3/3 (by English format) shows this trinity. This day fits perfectly into the atmosphere before St. Patrick's Day (March 17) and becomes a kind of beginning of the Irish celebrations.
Also March 3 World Tennis Day . Falls on the first Monday of March. It is an international holiday dedicated to the promotion of tennis, the development of this sport among young people and the involvement of new players. World Tennis Day was launched by the 2013 International Tennis Federation (ITF). The main goal is to draw attention to tennis as a sport that promotes health, discipline and socialization.
And on March 3, International Writer Day . It is a professional holiday of authors, writers and everyone who devoted themselves to the word. The holiday was founded by the 1986 Pen International (Pen International). This organization, established in 1921, unites writers, poets, journalists and playwrights from all over the world, protecting the freedom of speech and the rights of authors.
March 3 World Hearing Day . It is an international initiative initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of hearing loss and the importance of care for the hearing aid. The date selected is symbolic because the numbers 3.3 resemble the shape of two ears, which emphasizes the topic of hearing.
Also on March 3, World Wildlife Day . It is an international holiday aimed at raising awareness of flora and fauna, as well as protecting the planet's biodiversity. It was founded by the 2013 UN General Assembly. The date was selected in honor of the Convention on International Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), approved on March 3, 1973. CITES is an agreement that protects more than 38,000 species of animals and plants from excessive operation. This day reminds us of responsibility to nature - the preservation of wild fauna and flora means the preservation of the future of humanity.
