Today, there are several important events in Ukraine and the world. It is a day dedicated to military, law enforcement and the fight against bullying. In addition, the believers honor the memory of St. Basil, and the New Year remains 306 days.
What today for a church holiday
February 28 on the church calendar is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Reverend confessor Vasily, Prokopov's clerk. He was a monk and suffered during the reign of the iconoclast Lev Isavra (717-741). When persecution of the holy icons began, St. Basil, along with his cordial procopy, suffered many tortures and was imprisoned. Saints Basil and Procopius were prison for a long time until the death of the wicked emperor. After their liberation, they continued their monastic feat, instructing many in the Orthodox faith and virtuous life. The Reverend Vasily died in 750.
That cannot be done on February 28
- It is forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages.
- It is not necessary to make plans for the future.
- You should not make valuable purchases.
Folk signs and traditions on February 28
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They watched what day today: cloudy weather - at night there will be frosts;
- It rains - to the weather;
- There is no snow - wait for fast warming;
- Sunny day - to good weather in summer.
There was a tradition to go to the forest, break the pine branch, bring it home and put it in the home. It symbolized well -being and family prosperity.
Birthday: How to name a child born on February 28
Who celebrates the birthday: Arseniy, Basil, Nicholas, Kira, Marina.
The mascot of a person born on February 28 is a tiger eye. A stone that helps to get rid of jealousy. The tiger eye is also able to warn about predatory animals.
Born on this day:
- 1979 - Ukrainian footballer, player of the club "Dynamo" (Kiev) Andrey Nesmachny;
- 1990 - Ukrainian chess player Anna Muzychuk;
- 2003-Ukrainian serviceman, soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the first in Ukraine the Cavalier of the Order of Courage of the III degree at the age of 17, Alexander Garkusha.
Memorable dates on Feb 28
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for February 28:
- 202 BC. - Liu Ban goes to the Chinese throne as the first emperor of the Han dynasty;
- 1066 - Westminster Abbey opens;
- 1654 - the Polish King Ian II Casimir calls on the Zaporozhye Cossacks to maintain faithfulness of the Commonwealth;
- 1922 - the United Kingdom unilaterally ceases its protectorate over Egypt, giving it independence;
- 1935 - in DuPont research institution (Vilmington, Delaware, USA) produce the first sample of nylon;
- 1984 - Michael Jackson wins almost all Grammy awards - eight, which has set a kind of unsurpassed record;
- 1988 - in Sumgaita (Azerbaijan) is made by the pogrom of the Armenian population;
- 2000-Iraq and Syria renew diplomatic relations, interrupted in 1980, when Syria accepted Iran's side in the Iran-Iraq war;
- 2022 - Ukraine officially applies to the European Union;
- 2024 - The Council of the European Union approves the UKRAINE Facility tool with a total volume of 50 billion euros to 2024-2027.
What is the day in Ukraine and the world tomorrow
On February 28, Ukraine and the world are celebrated by the Armed Forces Aviation Service Day . It is a professional holiday of military navigator, which are responsible for navigation and accuracy of aviation flights. The date on February 28 was elected to commemorate the creation of the first navigator in the Aviation of the Armed Forces in the Soviet times. In Ukraine, the holiday became official after independence, when its own military aviation was formed.
Also on February 28, the day of the staff of the patrol and office service of Ukraine. The Patrol Service (PPP) is a police unit that provides public order, citizens' safety and crime prevention. Earlier, the PPS was a separate structure in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but after the reform of 2015, most of its functions went to the Patrol Police of Ukraine. It has received a new form, cars, as well as modern methods of work.
And on February 28, the International Day for disseminating information about recurrent injuries. The date was selected symbolically because it is the last day of the shortest month, which embodies the idea of reducing the load on the body. Repeated injuries or RSI (repetitive strin injury) are damage to the muscles, tendons and nerves that occur due to frequent, monotonous movements and overstrain.
February 28 International Boiling Day. This day is intended to draw attention to the problem of bullying (harassment) and urge society to actively resist aggression. Buling is a systematic harassment, aggression or humiliation of one person with another. Fact: The tradition of wearing pink began in Canada after the students supported a classmate who was harassed by a pink T -shirt.
Also on February 28, World Tailor Day. This day is dedicated to the masters of sewing business who create and repair clothes, supporting the traditions of tailoring and fashion. The date is chosen in honor of the birthday of Thomas Saint (Thomas Saint) - the inventor of the first sewing machine (born on February 28, 1748). Interestingly, in Ukraine the profession of tailor has long traditions, and many modern designers combine manual work with the latest technologies.
And on February 28, World Day of rare diseases. This is an international initiative aimed at raising awareness of rare (orphan) diseases that occur in less than 1 person for 2000. These diseases are often complicated, poorly researched and needed for expensive treatment. Due to these conditions, diagnosis can take years, and pharmaceutical companies are not always interested in developing medicines. That is why it is important to maintain research and patients.
