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What is today’s holiday in Ukraine and in the world / UNIAN collage, photo ua.depositphotos.com
April 29 – International Dance Day, Maundy Monday, Mysterious Attics Day, Zipper Birthday, Chemical Weapons Victims Remembrance Day. April 29 is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 246 days left until the end of the year.
What is a holiday in the world today?
On April 29, completely different holidays are celebrated in different countries – they may be serious or not very serious, but citizens celebrate them with pleasure and respect. Look at what holiday people celebrate today in different parts of the world:
- Animal Day – Argentina.
- Fried shrimp scampi day, peace rose day – USA.
- Arbor Day – Colombia.
It is also important to know what holiday April 29 is in Ukraine – our country celebrates Ukrainian Football Day on this date.
Memorable events in history on April 29
- 1770 – English captain James Cook first landed in Australia.
- 1882 – The world’s first experimental trolleybus line, built by Siemens & Halske, now Siemens AG, began operating in Berlin.
- 1884 – Oxford University agreed to allow female students to take exams.
- 1897 – English physicist Joseph Thomson, speaking at a meeting of the Royal Society of London, announced his discovery of the electron.
- 1909 – British Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George proposed taxes on landowners and land sales, as well as a “super tax” on high incomes.
- 1918 – The Central Rada adopted the constitution of the Ukrainian People’s Republic; at the request of the German authorities, the Central Rada was dissolved, the socialist Ukrainian People’s Republic was liquidated and the hetmanate of Pavlo Skoropadsky was formed.
- [1945-liberationoftheDachauconcentrationcampbytheAllies
- 1955 – The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine adopted a resolution on the perpetuation of places associated with the life and work of Taras Shevchenko.
- 1978 – The death penalty is abolished in Denmark.
- 1982 – China’s population exceeds one billion people.
- 1992 – The Ukrainian national football team played its first match.
- 2001 – The UK Ministry of Defense allowed military personnel to change their gender.
What church holiday is today?
Orthodox believers who celebrate celebrations according to the old style know what church holiday is today in Ukraine – you can pray to the Icon of the Mother of God of Elias of Chernigov, and also honor the memory of the holy martyrs Agapia, Irina and Zionia. Ukrainians who have switched to the new OCU calendar celebrate the church holiday on April 29 – the memory of nine saints – Antipater, Artem, Magnus, Rufus, Faumasius, Theognis, Theodotus, Theostichus and Philemon.
What holiday is it today, what not to do – signs and prohibitions
On April 29, you can and should go to church – Maundy Monday, as the beginning of Holy Week, is perfect for this. It is advisable to help someone or give alms on this day. You can also communicate with family and friends.
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Folk signs about the weather will tell you what to expect in the coming days:
- it gets cold – the weather will deteriorate and will remain like this until Easter;
- thunder rumbles – the harvest from the fields will be rich;
- strong wind – you shouldn’t expect heat in May.
Signs on April 29 say that under no circumstances should you grab something on this date. Anyone who violates the ban faces the loss of a source of pride. Also, you should not share your plans – there are high risks of the evil eye and the collapse of plans. Try not to borrow money on April 29 – you will not be able to return it.
