Today, the world celebrates World and All-Ukrainian Day to Fight Tuberculosis, and believers honor Saint Artemy of Thessaloniki. Also, there are 282 days left until the New Year.
World Tuberculosis Day
This date was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1982. It was on March 24, 1882, that German microbiologist Robert Koch discovered the causative agent of tuberculosis, the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which was a breakthrough in the fight against the disease.
Tuberculosis is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world, claiming millions of lives every year. According to WHO, about 10 million people are infected with this disease every year. In Ukraine, the fight against tuberculosis remains relevant, as the country is on the list of countries with a high incidence rate.
What not to do on March 24
- You can't argue, swear, or curse.
- You shouldn't leave the house unnecessarily.
- It is forbidden to refuse help to those in need.
Folk signs and traditions for March 24
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- they looked at what day it was: the snow had completely melted - there would be no more of it before winter came;
- warm at night - spring will be hot;
- If there is dew in the morning, the millet will bear good fruit;
- fog on the street - to a quick warming;
- it rains - the livestock will have an easy year;
- Frosty day - there will be a large harvest of buckwheat and millet.
It has long been believed that a dream on March 24th can be considered empty. That is, it should not be taken into account, because it does not carry any predictions for the future.
Name day: what to name a child born on March 24
What are the name days today: Artem, Petro, Martyn, Yakov, Stefan, Zakhar.
The talisman of a person born on March 24 is chrysoprase . It has long been considered a stone of harmony and leadership. Chrysoprase has long been valued in various cultures, especially among the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Born on this day:
- 1955 - Ukrainian composer, leader of the band "Vatra" (was beaten and later died in 2000) Ihor Bilozir;
- 1979 - Ukrainian musician, songwriter, leader of the band "TiK" Viktor Bronyuk;
- 1986 - Ukrainian writer Yaroslava Lytvyn.
Memorable dates March 24
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 24:
- 1603 - Tokugawa Ieyasu becomes shogun of Japan;
- 1603 - with the death of Queen Elizabeth of England, the thrones of the English and Scottish kingdoms were united;
- 1721 - Johann Sebastian Bach presents six orchestral concertos to Margrave Christian Ludwig of Brandenburg-Schwedt;
- 1882 - German bacteriologist Robert Koch discovers the causative agent of tuberculosis, Koch's bacillus;
- 1898 - the first car is sold in America - the Vinton model costs the buyer one thousand dollars;
- 1918 — The Central Rada proclaims Ukrainian the state language in banking and trade;
- 1933 - Reichstag law abolishes civil liberties and transfers extraordinary powers to Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler;
- 1932 - A constitutional monarchy is established in Thailand without bloodshed as a result of a coup;
- 1933 - the law passed the previous day by the German parliament (69% of the vote) comes into force, transferring legislative power to the government and effectively abolishing the Constitution;
- 1972 - United California Bank robbery: $9 million stolen from a broken safe;
- 1975 - Muhammad Ali defends his world title against Chuck Wepner in Cleveland by technical knockout;
- 1976 - coup in Argentina: a military junta overthrows Isabel Peron, political repression begins;
- 1980 - The assassination of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero by right-wing militants unleashes a spiral of civil war violence;
- 1989 — the first political strike in Ukraine takes place in Lviv;
- 1989 — the first regional organization of the People's Movement of Ukraine was created in Ternopil;
- 1990 - Islam Karimov becomes president of Uzbekistan;
- 1999 - after the start of the NATO war against Yugoslavia, Alliance troops begin air attacks against facilities in the FRY;
- 2001 - Wladimir Klitschko wins a fight against Derrick Jefferson in Munich by technical knockout.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
On March 24, Ukraine and the world celebrate World and All-Ukrainian Day to Fight Tuberculosis . The event was initiated by the World Health Organization in 1993. The date was not chosen by chance. It was on this day in 1882 that German biologist Robert Koch discovered the tuberculosis bacillus.
Also, March 24 is International Day for the Fight against Depression . The founders of the holiday set an important goal - to draw the attention of the world community to such a serious problem as depression. On this day, various educational events are held. Depression is a psychological disorder characterized by prolonged (more than 2 weeks) depression, loss of interest in life and everyday activities.
And March 24 is the International Day for the Right to the Truth and Dignity of Victims of Gross Violations of Human Rights . An important event that was established by the UN on December 21, 2010. The date was chosen in honor of the Christian father Oscar Romero, who was killed by soldiers during a church service in 1920 simply for calling for an end to military actions that violate human rights.
March 24th is International Achievement Day . A holiday of purposeful people, which was created to draw attention to unknown individuals who, in one way or another, help improve our planet and people's lives.
Also, March 24 is Tuberculosis Doctor's Day . This is a doctor who studies the patterns of development and spread of tuberculosis, as well as the causes of pathologies caused by tuberculosis.
