Today, April 24, is the International Day of Youth Solidarity. Believers honor the memory of the martyr Sava Stratilat. There are 251 days left until the New Year.
April 24, 2024 – Wednesday. The 791st day of the war in Ukraine.
What kind of church holiday is it today?
April 24 in the church calendar — the day of memory of the martyr Sava Stratilat. Sava Stratilatus (also known as Sava of Rome or Sava of Thessalonica) is an important figure in Christian history, was a martyr and a saint. The main events of his life are connected with the beginning of the IV century. Sava was born in the Roman Empire, in the city of Pompeii, in a Christian family.
He served in the Roman army and attained the high rank of stratilate (general). During his service in the army, he converted to Christianity and became known for his faith among other soldiers. At that time, Emperor Maximian was persecuting Christians (around 309), Sava was arrested for his faith. He refused to renounce his faith. For this he was tortured for a long time.
What not to do on April 24
- It is worth refraining from noisy entertainment or other activities.
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
- It is forbidden to quarrel, swear and slander.
Folk signs and traditions for April 24
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- looked at what day it is today: rain or cold – the weather will be the same for the next few weeks;
- clear and warm weather – for warming;
- it rains – the grain harvest will be rich;
- it will be warm in the first half of the day, and later it will cool down – there will be a lot of honey;
- ducks swim in ponds – to rapid warming.
On April 24, ducks swim in reservoirs before the rapid warming / Photo: Unsplash
In ancient times, it was believed that this day is favorable for the treatment of various diseases, especially those related to toothache. Sad girls came to rivers or other bodies of water, washed themselves with water to “wash” the longing from their faces.
Name day: how to name a child born on April 24
What are today’s birthdays: Oleksiy, Valentin, Elizaveta, Leontii, Stanislav, Thomas, Lyudmila.
The talisman of a person born on April 24 is pomegranate. Known to mankind for a very long time. Back in the days of ancient Scythia, armor was decorated with it. Garnet was advised to be worn by unmarried girls to attract family happiness.
Born on this day:
- 1952 — writer, doctor of philological sciences, professor Vitaly Matsko;
- 1955 — Ukrainian journalist, writer Balabko Oleksandr Vasyliovych;
- 1955 – Ukrainian journalist, TV presenter Yuriy Makarov.
Memorial dates of April 24
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for April 24:
- 1479 BC — Thutmose III occupies the throne of Egypt, although actual power increasingly passed into the hands of Hatshepsut;
- 1184 BC — according to the dating of Eratosthenes and Apollodorus of Athens, on this day the Greek soldiers were able to sneak into Troy with the help of the Trojan horse;
- 1333 — the coronation of Casimir III the Great and his wife Aldona in the Wawel Cathedral in Krakow;
- 1521 — Juan de Padilla, the leader of the uprising of the Spanish nobility against Emperor Charles V, was executed in Spain;
- 1646 — the Uzhhorod Church Union was concluded;
- 1771 – the coast of the Japanese island of Ishigaki was hit by a tsunami with a height of 85 m;
- 1833 – carbonated water is patented in the USA;
- 1872 — after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, lava flows burned two villages, about 25 people died;
- 1900 – Sigmund Freud’s main book “The Interpretation of Dreams” was published;
- 1918 — at a secret meeting with the command of the German army, General Pavlo Skoropadskyi agreed on the Germans’ support for the overthrow of the Central Rada;
- 1949 — Taras Shevchenko Literary and Art Museum was solemnly opened in Kyiv;
- 1962 — the first television broadcast from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast was carried out in the USA;
- 1968 — Mauritius became a member of the United Nations;
- 1985 – The Supreme Court of Canada recognized the legality of stores to operate on Sundays.
- 1990 — the Hubble telescope was brought into Earth orbit;
- 1999 – at a meeting in Washington, the NATO Council adopted a new strategic concept that allowed the use of the bloc’s armed forces to prevent human rights violations anywhere in Europe;
- 2004 — Vitaliy Klitschko won the vacant WBC heavyweight world boxing title in a fight with Corry Sanders;
- 2005 — inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI;
- 2006 – terrorist acts were committed in the Egyptian resort of Dahab.
Weather for April 24
Today, April 24, it is gloomy in Kyiv, it will rain heavily all day. In Lviv, it is clear in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, without precipitation. It is cloudy in Kharkiv, it will rain in the afternoon. In Odesa, it is cloudy in the morning, later the sun will peek out from behind the clouds, without precipitation.
The air temperature in Kyiv is +8 during the day and +3 at night. In Lviv — +14 during the day and +1 at night. In Kharkiv — +12 during the day and +8 at night. In Odessa – +17 during the day and +9 at night.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
On April 24, Ukraine and the world celebrate the International Day of Youth Solidarity / Photo: Unsplash
April 24 is celebrated in Ukraine and the world International Youth Solidarity Day. The holiday was established in 1957 by the decision of the World Federation of Democratic Youth in order to draw attention to the problems of young people. The date of the celebration was chosen in honor of the final meeting of the Bandung Conference of Asian and African countries, which took place in 1955.
Also on April 24 International Day for the Protection of Laboratory Animals. The event was started in 1979 by the International Association Against Painful Experiments on Animals. It is important for drawing attention to the ethical issues of using animals in scientific research and experiments, and also serves as a reminder of the need to find alternative research methods.
And they celebrate April 24 Day of the plumber. This day is dedicated to all water supply workers who ensure reliable water supply and drainage. The work of plumbers is very important, because it affects the quality of life of people and the functioning of the entire city or settlement.
April 24 International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. This holiday was launched by the United Nations on December 12, 2018 to promote multilateral cooperation and diplomacy as a means of achieving peace and conflict resolution.
Also on April 24 World Immunization Week. This is an annual initiative that falls on the last week of April to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and its role in protecting people from vaccine-preventable diseases. This year, World Immunization Week takes place from April 24 to 30.
And on April 24 Jeans Day (Denim Day). It falls annually on the last Wednesday of April. This day is important because it was started in 1999 in the USA as a response to the high-profile verdict of the Italian Supreme Court.
April 24 is celebrated International Secretary Day. A professional holiday that falls every year on the Wednesday of the last full week in April. This holiday honors all secretaries, as well as office managers, assistant managers, stenographers, clerks and other employees who are an integral part of office work.
Also on April 24 Day against food waste. An annual event that takes place on the last Wednesday of April. The day aims to raise awareness of the significant amount of food wasted around the world and highlights the importance of reducing food waste.
And on April 24 World Stationery Day. The holiday is dedicated to the art of writing and the value of stationery in our everyday lives. It serves as a reminder of the importance of handwriting and its role in communication, despite the dominance of digital communication.
April 24 is celebrated International Noise Awareness Day. The day was established in 1996 by the Center for Hearing and Communication in New York and aims to raise awareness about the negative effects of noise pollution on health and well-being.
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