Today is Saturday, September 14, 2024. Day 258 of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 108 days left until the end of the year.
Sunrise: 06:42. Astronomical noon: 13:04. Sunset: 19:27. Day length: 12:45. Night length: 11:15.
According to the church calendar, September 14 is the name day of:
Marfa, Natalya, Semyon, Tatyana.
What holidays are celebrated on September 14
General:
September 14 – Holiday of the Gatherings and the Day of Listening to Rustles.
This Saturday is closely connected with medicine, as today we celebrate World First Aid Day and World Atopic Dermatitis Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, September 14 of this year is the 12th week after Pentecost, and also the Beginning of the Indiction – the church new year.
On this day, believers honor the memory of the Venerable Simeon Stylites and his mother Martha, the righteous Jesus Navin, the martyr Aithalas the deacon of Persia, the martyrs 40 virgins who fasted and the martyr Ammun the deacon, their teacher, the martyr Callista and her brothers, the martyrs Evod and Hermogenes, the Venerable Dionysius the Exiguus, the martyr Tatiana, the martyr Natalia and celebrate the Council of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Miassinsky monastery (in memory of the discovery of her icon), the feast of the Chernigov-Gethsemane, Alexandria, Augustus and the one called "All-Blessed" (in Kazan) icons of the Mother of God.
This day in history
In 1886, George Anderson patented the typewriter ribbon.
In 1917, the monarchy was officially overthrown: the Provisional Government declared Russia a republic.
In 1959, the Luna 2 spacecraft became the first in the world to reach the surface of the Moon.
In 2015, gravitational waves were discovered.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1618, the English painter of Dutch origin Peter Lely, a famous English portraitist of the 17th century, was born.
In 1847, Russian electrical engineer Pavel Yablochkov, inventor of the arc lamp, was born.
In 1902, Soviet aircraft designer Nikolai Kamov, creator of the Ka helicopters, was born.
In 1914, Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer Pietro Germi was born, whose works include “In the Name of the Law,” “In the Name of Hope,” “Divorce Italian Style,” and others.
In 1932, the Soviet and Russian television and radio host, actor, television journalist Igor Kirillov, announcer of the Central Television of the USSR State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, was born.
In 1947, New Zealand film and television actor Sam Neill was born, known for his roles in the films Jurassic Park, Event Horizon, In the Mouth of Madness, the TV series The Tudors, Peaky Blinders, etc.
In 1959, American actress Mary Crosby was born, best known for her role as Kristin Shepard in the television series Dallas.
In the same year, Russian writer Tatyana Polyakova, author of detective stories, was born.
In 1969, Russian comedian, actor, radio and television host, playwright Sergei Drobotenko, author of almost a hundred variety monologues and interludes ("Rush Hour", "No, You're Strange!" etc.) was born.
In 1973, American hip-hop artist, music producer, actor Nas, one of the most outstanding hip-hop poets of all time, was born.
1981 - Born American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality Ashley Roberts, best known as the former lead singer of the burlesque and dance group The Pussycat Dolls.
In 1983, British singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse was born, recognized by critics as one of the leading British performers of the 2000s.
In 1988, French biathlete Martin Fourcade, five-time Olympic champion, was born.
Folk omens
September 14th is popularly known as Semyon the Summer Guide, Semyon's Day.
On this day, our ancestors studied the behavior of birds, animals and reptiles to predict the weather in the autumn and winter periods.
For example, if geese fly away, winter will come earlier. If geese fly high, snow will not fall for a long time, and if low, snow will fall quickly. Painful fly bites foretell bad weather. If starlings do not fly south, autumn will be long.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, September 14 of this year is the 12th lunar day. The Moon is in the waxing phase and is located in the sign of Aquarius.
Its rise is expected at 18:05.
This day is not very suitable for romantic and interpersonal relationships. The probability of conflicts and disagreements is high both in personal and business life. It is better to devote this day to charity, give alms, make gifts and help other people.
