Holidays and memorable dates June 24
On June 24, state and professional holidays are not celebrated in Ukraine.
In the world – Pool Day.
June 24th in history
June 24, 1717 representatives of four British Masonic lodges founded the Grand Lodge of England – the first in the history of Freemasonry. Thus, on this day Freemasonry took shape as an organized movement. The historic event took place at the Gander and Spit in London.
At the organizational meeting, the four lodges elected Anthony Sayer as “Senior Master Mason and later Master of the Lodge” as their Grand Master. He in turn appointed his great overseers. We also solved a number of organizational issues. These four initial lodges that formed the Great Lodge are called the “four old lodges”.
June 24, 1812 The army of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte crossed the Neman River, launching an invasion of the Russian Empire. Prior to this, Napoleon turned to the troops, accusing Russia of violating the Peace of Tilsit (concluded in 1807 after Napoleon’s victory in the Russian-Prussian-French war). The first company of French sappers crossed the Neman on the evening of 23 June. And after midnight, the main forces began to move along the four built bridges.
In four days, 220,000 soldiers crossed the river. The first combat clash with the Russian army took place on June 25. At the first stage of the invasion, the Russians retreated to Moscow itself. However, the French army was further let down by a harsh winter and poor logistics. Therefore, the strongest army in Europe during this invasion suffered huge losses, after which it never recovered.
June 24, 1901 opened the first exhibition of Pablo Picasso in Paris. At that moment, the artist was a beginner, he was only 19 years old. The exhibition was organized by the influential art dealer Ambroise Vollard, who worked with the “latest” artists, in particular modernists. He did not enjoy a very good reputation, because he earned on the works of artists better than they themselves. However, the exhibition organized by Vollard helped Picasso to get into the ranks of promising artists. In Paris, 75 paintings by the artist were presented that day. He created a significant number in the months leading up to the opening day.
June 24, 1934 Kharkov ceased to be the capital of the Ukrainian SSR. On this day, the process of moving the power structures of the Soviet republic to Kyiv was completed. The fundamental decision to change the capital was made on January 18, 1934 at the plenum of the Central Committee of the CP(b)U.
It was initiated by the second secretary of the Central Committee of the CP(b)U and the first secretary of the Kharkov Regional Committee Pavel Postyshev. Arguing for such an initiative, he stressed that the transfer of the capital was proposed “personally by Comrade Stalin.” So there could be no votes against. From the beginning, the move was planned to be carried out in the fall, but later they accelerated and carried it out in the summer. On June 23, 1934, the government of the Ukrainian SSR was “seen off” at the Shevchenko Theater and at the station square in Kharkov. And on June 24, they were solemnly welcomed at the railway station in Kyiv. A military parade was held on Sophia Square on this occasion.
June 24, 1945 Moscow held a victory parade.
It was attended by 67 military units representing 10 fronts of the Red Army. In total – about 40 thousand soldiers. The parade was commanded by Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky, received by Georgy Zhukov. The culmination of the parade was the throwing of Nazi standards and flags to Lenin’s mausoleum.
June 24, 1948 The USSR began blockade of the western sector of Berlin. This decision was a response to the London meeting of the six states, which marked the beginning of the formation of the FRG. In the USSR, this was perceived as a violation of the Potsdam Treaty. The blockade did not begin at once, but was introduced gradually. At the beginning, on June 12, road communication was stopped, on June 21 – river communication, and on June 24 – railway communication. About 2.2 million Germans were blocked in the western sectors of Berlin. They were completely dependent on food supplies from outside. So, the leadership of Western states decided to organize an air bridge. Air communication was regulated by a separate agreement. He provided the Western allies with the exclusive use of an air corridor 32 km wide. It was along this corridor that transport aircraft flew – at the beginning of the US Air Force, and later – also by British and other allies.
Since the end of July, more than 2,000 tons of cargo have been delivered to Berlin this way every day. In 1949, a record was set – in 24 hours, aircraft made 1,398 flights and transported 12,849 tons of cargo. They imported not only food, but coal, gasoline, medicines, etc. In total, about 2.34 million tons of cargo was transported through the air bridge during the blockade. Despite these efforts, the blockaded population of Berlin was in even worse condition than during the war years, with morbidity and mortality rates rising significantly. The USSR lifted the blockade on May 12, 1949.
June 24, 1973 Eamon de Valera, the world’s oldest statesman, resigned as President of Ireland.
At the time of his retirement, he was 90 years old. De Valera devoted his whole life to the struggle for the independence of Ireland. For the first time, he headed the parliament of the unrecognized British republic back in 1919-1921. He is a co-author of the Irish Constitution. December 29, 1937 became the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Eire (later – the Republic of Ireland). Then he returned to this position twice more – in 1954 and 1957. On June 25, 1959, he was elected President of Ireland. In 1966, he was re-elected for a second term. He retired from this position on June 24, 1973 at the age of 90.
June 24, 2022 The army of the Russian Federation destroyed the NTU “KhPI” sports complex in Kharkiv with night shelling.
Church holiday June 24
On June 24, Christians honor the memory of the Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas. Bartholomew was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. It was about him that Christ said: “A true Israelite, in whom there is no guile.” After the ascension of Christ, Bartholomew preached in the East – in India and Armenia. In Alvan (now the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku), pagan priests crucified Bartholomew. However, he continued to preach from the cross. Then the skin was removed from the apostle, and then his head was cut off.
Barnabas – apostle from 70. Together with Saint Paul, he preached the gospel in Asia Minor and then in Cyprus. He was the first of the apostles to go to preach in Italy, was in Rome and founded the episcopal see in Milan. After his return to Cyprus, the local Jews beat the apostle with stones, and then threw the body into the fire. But the body did not burn, the Christians secretly buried the relics in a cave.
Folk omens
The rainbow on June 24 heralds late autumn.
A warm night promises a good fruit harvest.
Thunder on this day – to a good harvest.
What not to do on June 24
Do not pluck wild herbs and wildflowers.
It is better not to start new business, repair, not get a job.Holidays and Memorable Dates on June 24
On June 24, state and professional holidays are not celebrated in Ukraine. However, in the world, it is recognized as Pool Day.
June 24th in History
June 24, 1717: The Birth of Freemasonry
On this day in 1717, representatives of four British Masonic lodges founded the Grand Lodge of England, marking the birth of Freemasonry as an organized movement. The historic event took place at the Gander and Spit in London, where the four lodges elected Anthony Sayer as their Grand Master. This marked the beginning of Freemasonry’s journey as a structured and influential organization.
June 24, 1812: Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia
On June 24, 1812, the army of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte crossed the Neman River, initiating the invasion of the Russian Empire. Napoleon accused Russia of violating the Peace of Tilsit, which led to the French army’s crossing into Russian territory. The invasion resulted in significant losses for the French army due to harsh winter conditions and logistical challenges.
June 24, 1901: Picasso’s First Exhibition in Paris
Pablo Picasso, a 19-year-old artist at the time, opened his first exhibition in Paris on June 24, 1901. The exhibition, organized by influential art dealer Ambroise Vollard, showcased 75 paintings by the young artist. This exhibition played a crucial role in establishing Picasso as a promising artist and helped him gain recognition among the art community.
June 24, 1934: Transfer of Ukrainian SSR’s Capital to Kyiv
On June 24, 1934, the capital of the Ukrainian SSR was officially transferred from Kharkov to Kyiv. The decision to change the capital was made earlier that year, and the process was completed on this day. The transfer was initiated by Pavel Postyshev, the second secretary of the Central Committee of the CP(b)U, who emphasized that the move was proposed by Comrade Stalin himself. The transfer was celebrated with a military parade on Sophia Square in Kyiv.
June 24, 1945: Victory Parade in Moscow
Moscow witnessed a grand victory parade on June 24, 1945, marking the end of World War II. The parade featured 67 military units representing 10 fronts of the Red Army, with approximately 40,000 soldiers participating. Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky commanded the parade, and the culmination of the event was the throwing of Nazi standards and flags to Lenin’s mausoleum.
June 24, 1948: USSR’s Blockade of Western Sector of Berlin
On June 24, 1948, the USSR initiated a blockade of the western sector of Berlin in response to the formation of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). The USSR perceived the formation of the FRG as a violation of the Potsdam Treaty. The blockade was gradually implemented, cutting off road, river, and railway communication. The Western allies organized an air bridge to supply essential goods to the blockaded population of Berlin. The blockade was lifted on May 12, 1949.
June 24, 1973: Retirement of Eamon de Valera
Eamon de Valera, the world’s oldest statesman at the time, retired as the President of Ireland on June 24, 1973, at the age of 90. De Valera dedicated his life to the struggle for Irish independence and played a significant role in shaping the country’s politics. He served as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Eire and later became the President of Ireland.
Church Holiday on June 24
On June 24, Christians honor the memory of the Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas. Bartholomew was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, known for his sincerity and devotion. Barnabas, a companion of Saint Paul, preached the gospel in various regions and founded the episcopal see in Milan.
Folk Omens
According to folk beliefs, a rainbow on June 24 heralds late autumn, while a warm night signifies a good fruit harvest. Thunder on this day is considered a positive sign for a bountiful harvest.
What Not to Do on June 24
Folklore advises against plucking wild herbs and wildflowers on June 24. It is also considered unfavorable to start new business ventures, undertake repairs, or seek new employment on this day.
How did the founding of the Grand Lodge of England on June 24, 1717, impact the organization and growth of Freemasonry?
On June 24, there are no state or professional holidays celebrated in Ukraine. However, there are several notable events that have occurred on this day throughout history.
One significant event is the founding of the Grand Lodge of England, the first in the history of Freemasonry, on June 24, 1717. This marked the establishment of Freemasonry as an organized movement. The historic event took place in London at the Gander and Spit.
On June 24, 1812, the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte launched an invasion of the Russian Empire by crossing the Neman River. This marked the beginning of the French invasion of Russia. The invasion ultimately ended in disaster for the French army due to harsh winter conditions and logistical issues.
In the art world, June 24, 1901, saw the opening of Pablo Picasso’s first exhibition in Paris. At just 19 years old, Picasso was a budding artist, and this exhibition helped him gain recognition and establish himself as a promising artist. The exhibition featured 75 of his paintings.
On June 24, 1934, Kharkov ceased to be the capital of the Ukrainian SSR as the power structures of the Soviet republic were moved to Kyiv. The decision to change the capital was made at the plenum of the Central Committee of the CP(b)U on January 18, 1934. The move was completed on June 24, and a military parade was held in Kyiv to celebrate the occasion.
June 24, 1945, marked a significant event in Moscow with a victory parade. The parade involved 67 military units representing 10 fronts of the Red Army. Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky commanded the parade, which culminated in the throwing of Nazi standards and flags to Lenin’s mausoleum.
Lastly, on June 24, 1948, the USSR initiated the blockade of the western sector of Berlin. This was in response to the formation of the Federal Republic of Germany, which the USSR saw as a violation of the Potsdam Treaty. The blockade led to hundreds of thousands of Germans being isolated in the western sectors of Berlin, prompting the Western allies to organize an airlift to supply the city with essentials.
While June 24 may not be widely celebrated as a holiday, its historical significance is evident through these notable events.