March 3: World Wildlife Day

What church holiday is March 3?

March 3 in the church calendar is the day of memory of the holy martyrs Eutropius, Cleonicus and Basiliscus . They were brothers in spirit and preached the Christian faith together. They were detained and subjected to cruel torture for their faith. Eutropius, Cleonicus and Basiliscus refused to renounce their faith and, despite the torture, remained faithful to Christ. For this they were sentenced to death. Eutropius and Cleonicus were crucified, and Basiliscus was beheaded. Their courage and devotion became an example for many Christians.

What not to do on March 3

• You can't argue, swear, or curse.
• After sunset, it is forbidden to give or borrow money.
• It's not worth going to the forest because wild animals are starting to wake up after winter.

Folk signs and traditions for March 3

Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:

• They looked at what day it was: crows were scratching in the snow - the weather would be clear and warm;
• snow is melting around the trees - spring will be long;
• geese fly high in the sky to high water;
• The starling has already returned from warm lands - expect a big harvest in the summer.

In ancient times, girls performed an interesting ritual related to preserving youth and beauty. The day before, they would leave a silver ornament or egg in a bowl of water, and in the morning, they would wash their faces with the liquid.

Name day: what to name a child born on March 3

What are the name days today: Mykhailo, Marta.

The talisman of a person born on March 3 is rock crystal . A stone that is the embodiment of purity and youth. Rock crystal is able to stimulate mental activity.

Born on this day:

• 1899 - prose writer, playwright, poet, satirist, and screenwriter Yuri Olesha;
• 1919 - Ukrainian mathematician Oleksiy Pogorelov;
• 1982 - Ukrainian singer and musician, winner of the Ukrainian vocal competition "X-Factor" Aida Nikolaychuk.

Memorable dates March 3

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 3:

• 1585 - the Teatro Olimpico, designed by Andrea Palladio, was opened in Vicenza;
• 1645 - the first map of the Moon, compiled by Michael van Langren, was dated on this day;
• 1802 - Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is published in Vienna;
• 1866 - a public library was opened in Kyiv (now the National Parliamentary Library of Ukraine);
• 1875 is the “birthday” of Canadian hockey, with the first organized hockey match taking place in Montreal;
• 1875 - Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen" premieres in Paris amid scandal;
• 1915 - the premiere of the greatest silent film of all time, The Birth of a Nation, directed by David Griffith, takes place in New York;
• 1917 — March 3-4, the Ukrainian Central Rada (UCR) was organized in Kyiv;
• 1918 - according to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Ukraine;
• 1921 - Poland and Romania sign a treaty of military alliance against Russia in Bucharest;
• 1923 — the first issue of the New York magazine "Time" is published;
• 1924 - in Turkey, the Ottoman dynasty, the Caliphate, and other religious authorities are abolished and secular reforms begin;
• 1931 - US President Hoover approved the decision of the US Congress to consider the poem "The Stars and Stripes", written in 1814 by Francis Key under the influence of the events of the Anglo-American War of 1812 and later set to the melody of the popular English song "To Anacreon in Heaven", the official anthem of the United States;
• 1945 — the Regional State Art Gallery begins operating in Lviv;
• 1991 - referendums were held in Latvia and Estonia, in which the majority of citizens voted for these republics to leave the USSR;
• 1994 — Ukraine and the United States sign a treaty of friendship and cooperation;
• 2005 - Steve Fossett makes the first solo non-stop flight around the Earth on a Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer;
• 2020 — the first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 in Ukraine is announced;
• 2022 — Georgia officially applies to join the European Union.

What day is it today in Ukraine and the world?

On March 3, Ukraine and the world celebrate International Irish Whiskey Day . This is an unofficial holiday dedicated to Irish whiskey - one of the oldest and most famous types of whiskey in the world. The number 3 is associated with the Irish tradition of triple distillation, which makes this drink especially soft. The writing of the date 3/3 (in English format) reflects this trinity. This day fits perfectly into the atmosphere before St. Patrick's Day (March 17) and becomes a kind of beginning of Irish celebrations.

Also March 3 is World Tennis Day . It falls on the first Monday in March. This is an international holiday dedicated to the popularization of tennis, the development of this sport among young people and the attraction of new players. World Tennis Day was launched by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in 2013. The main goal is to draw attention to tennis as a sport that promotes health, discipline and socialization.

And March 3 is International Writer's Day . This is a professional holiday for authors, writers, and all those who dedicate themselves to the word. The holiday was founded by the International PEN Club (PEN International) in 1986. This organization, founded in 1921, unites writers, poets, journalists, and playwrights from around the world, defending freedom of speech and the rights of authors.

March 3 is World Hearing Day . This is an international initiative launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the prevention of hearing loss and the importance of hearing aid care. The date was chosen symbolically because the numbers 3.3 resemble the shape of two ears, emphasizing the theme of hearing.

Also on March 3 is World Wildlife Day . This is an international holiday aimed at raising awareness about the conservation of flora and fauna, as well as the protection of the planet's biodiversity. It was established by the UN General Assembly in 2013. The date was chosen in honor of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), adopted on March 3, 1973. CITES is an agreement that protects more than 38,000 species of animals and plants from overexploitation. This day reminds us of our responsibility to nature - because the preservation of wildlife means the preservation of the future of humanity.