Today, the world celebrates several important dates related to freedom of speech, sports, and journalism. Believers honor the memory of the martyr Savin of Ermopol, and there are 290 days left until the New Year.
What church holiday is today, March 16?
March 16 in the church calendar is the day of memory of the martyr Savin of Hermopol. He lived in Egypt, ruled the city of Hermopol in the 3rd century. During the persecution of Christians, he, along with his companions, had to flee. They hid in a remote village, but the pagans found them there. The martyrs were captured and subjected to terrible torture, but they did not renounce their faith in Christ. Then they were thrown into the Nile, where they died in the deep waters.
What not to do on March 16
- You can't borrow or lend money - you'll remain poor for the whole year.
- It is forbidden to light a fire - it could cause a fire.
- Women shouldn't carry heavy objects - it will cause a lot of trouble.
Folk signs and traditions for March 16
Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:
- we looked at what day it was: warm - this will be the weather for the next few days;
- flocks of migratory birds are circling above the house - expect a quick warming;
- the rivers have already overflowed their banks - to the harvest year;
- Birds bathe in puddles - to warming.
The day was considered auspicious for love affairs, and therefore our ancestors often scheduled weddings or confessed their feelings on it. Peasants inspected and repaired carts after the winter, as they had already switched to this form of transport.
Name day: what to name a child born on March 16
What are the name days today: Alexander, Trofim, Pavlo, Denis.
The talisman of a person born on March 16 is coral. Jewelry made of this stone is a sacred symbol for every Ukrainian woman. Among our ancestors, coral was associated with the family, a protector, and a cozy home.
Born on this day:
- 1894 - Ukrainian poet, representative of the "Prague School" Yuriy Daragan;
- 1917 - Ukrainian literary critic, teacher, and folklore researcher Viktor Tyshchenko;
- 1944 - Ukrainian painter Mykola Pidhorny.
Memorable dates March 16
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for March 16:
- 587 BC - Nebuchadnezzar II captures Jerusalem;
- 870 - the founding of the Orthodox Church in Bulgaria;
- 1521 - During his first voyage around the world, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reaches the shores of the present-day Philippines; a month and a half later, he dies in a clash with local residents;
- 1827 — The Liberty Journal begins publication, the first newspaper in the United States founded by African Americans;
- 1851 - Spain and the Vatican conclude a concordat, according to which the Catholic Church is recognized as the only state church, and all education corresponds to Catholic doctrine;
- 1880 - Ukrainian poet Ivan Franko is arrested on suspicion of revolutionary agitation;
- 1900 is the official date of the discovery of the Minoan civilization by the English archaeologist Arthur Evans;
- 1917 - a large demonstration takes place in Kyiv - the Day of the Revolution;
- 1919 - The United States first tested a wireless telephone for communication with an airplane;
- 1923 - Roman police prohibit whistling and other expressions of discontent with actors' performances in theaters;
- 1960 - the first solar-powered car is introduced in New York;
- 1978 - in Rome, left-wing radicals from the "Red Brigades" kidnap influential politician Aldo Moro and kill him 54 days later;
- 1988 - a gas attack on the Kurdish city of Halabja by the Iraqi army, resulting in the deaths of several thousand of its residents;
- 1990 — the first session of the revived Taras Shevchenko Scientific Society begins in Lviv;
- 1994 - figure skater Tonya Harding was expelled from the sport for her involvement in organizing an attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan;
- 1998 - Pope John Paul II apologizes for the inaction and silence of many Catholics during the Holocaust;
- 2006 — The UN General Assembly votes almost unanimously to establish the Human Rights Council;
- 2014 - an illegal referendum takes place in Crimea. To finally implement the plan for Russia to occupy Crimea, the puppet government of the peninsula held a mock referendum on the status of autonomy.
What day is it today in Ukraine and the world?
On March 16, Ukraine and the world celebrate International Motorsports Day. The holiday always falls on the third Saturday of March and coincides with the landmark event “12 Hours of Sebring”, which takes place in Sebring, Florida, USA. This is a day dedicated to the excitement and spirit of competition, sports car racing and a sport that captivates fans around the world. Motorsports is the main type of circuit racing, it involves the participation of sports cars that have two seats and closed wheels, competing in sprint endurance races.
Also, March 16 is Freedom of Information Day. It is on this day that the United States celebrates the birthday of the outstanding politician James Madison, who is considered the father of the US Constitution and a supporter of government transparency. The event was founded in 1989 at the initiative of the Journalists' Committee for Freedom of the Press. This is a non-profit organization that advocates for freedom of the press and access to government information for everyone.
And March 16 is Black Press Day. The most popular holiday in the United States and is dedicated to the day when the first African-American-owned newspaper was published here. Today, black people own more than 200 media companies in America. This event is an opportunity to emphasize the important role that the media plays in shaping public discourse and informing communities of color.
Quilting Day is celebrated on March 16. A creative holiday that brings together fans of quilting, a craft that involves artistically quilting and embroidering pieces of fabric, between which a layer of tulle or cotton wool is inserted.
