Today is Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Day 262 of the Gregorian year. There are 104 days left in the year.
Sunrise: 06:49. Astronomical noon: 13:03. Sunset: 19:17. Day length: 12:28. Night length: 11:32.
According to the church calendar, September 18 is the name day of:
Alexander, Alexey, Afanasy, Gleb, David, Elizaveta, Efim, Zakhar, Iraida, Maxim, Raisa, Fedor.
What holidays are celebrated on September 18
General:
September 18 will be to the liking of all animal lovers, because this day is celebrated as Red Cat Day.
This Wednesday is also associated with the most autumnal holidays – Maple Leaf Day and Mulled Wine Spice Smell Day. Exotic lovers can celebrate World Bamboo Day and Tail Soaking Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, September 18 of this year is the 13th Week after Pentecost.
Orthodox Christians honor the memory of the prophet Zechariah and the righteous Elizabeth, the parents of St. John the Baptist, the holy martyr Athanasius of Brest, the martyrs Fifail and his sister Thebea, the martyr Raisa (Iraida), the martyrs Juventinus and Maximus the soldiers, the martyrs Urban, Theodore and Medimnus and with them 77 men from the church order who suffered in Nicomedia, the martyr Avdiy (Avid) in Persia, the faithful prince Gleb, David in holy baptism, the martyr Sarvil, the martyr Euthymius and celebrate the Uncovering of the relics of St. Alexander the Confessor and the feast of the Orsha Icon of the Mother of God.
This day in history
The first issue of the New York Times was published in 1851. It could be purchased for 2 cents.
In 1938, an inexplicable onset of darkness during the day was recorded on the Yamal Peninsula. The phenomenon was called Black Day.
Comet Ikeya-Seki was observed for the first time in 1965.
In 2006, the Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft was launched with the first female space tourist and the first Iranian cosmonaut, Anousheh Ansari, on board.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1819, French physicist Jean Bernard Leon Foucault was born. Among his many achievements were calculating the speed of light, creating the gyroscope and Foucault's pendulum.
In 1844, American artist Cassius M. Coolidge, known for his depictions of anthropomorphic dogs, was born.
In 1885, Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov, author of the anthems of the Azerbaijan SSR and the Azerbaijan Republic, was born.
In 1937, Soviet and Russian theater and film actress, theater director Alla Pokrovskaya was born, whose most famous role is Vladimir Vysotsky's mother in the film "Vysotsky. Thank you for being alive."
In 1950, Canadian hockey player Darryl Sittler, the NHL record holder for points in one game (10), was born.
In 1957, Soviet and Russian pop artist, master of parody, showman, film actor Karen Avanesyan, participant of the program "Parade of Parodists", host of "Parade of Humor", actor of "Crooked Mirror" was born.
American actor James Gandolfini was born in 1961. Gandolfini is best known for his role as Tony Soprano, the head of the mafia "family" in the TV series "The Sopranos".
American actress, singer, producer, director, writer, and entrepreneur Jada Pinkett Smith was born in 1971. She has starred in over 20 films, including Scream 2, Ali, the Matrix series, Collateral, and more.
1973: American actor James Marsden was born. He played Lon Hammond Jr. in The Notebook, Cyclops in the X-Men franchise, and Richard White in Superman Returns.
In 1974, American rapper, actor, TV presenter Xzibit was born, who released seven solo albums, hosted the program "Pimp My Ride", starred in the films "8 Mile", "xXx 2: The Next Level", "Treason" and others.
In 1986, French pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie, Olympic champion and multiple European champion, was born.
1989 - Spanish basketball player Serge Ibaka, NBA champion and European champion, was born. Ibaka leads all active NBA players in career blocked shots.
Folk omens
September 18th is popularly known as Zakhary and Elizabeth Day, Kumokhin Day.
Early yellowing of rowan leaves indicates the early onset of autumn and winter.
An abundance of rowan berries foretells a rainy autumn, while a small amount foretells a dry one.
Thin skins on flower and vegetable bulbs indicate a warm winter.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, September 18 of this year is the 16th lunar day. Today is the full moon phase. The moon is in the sign of Pisces.
Sunrise and sunset will occur at 18:44 and 06:12 respectively.
This Wednesday is a rather harmonious day, when everything is in balance. You may feel an excess of energy, which is better used for creativity or physical activity, to avoid aggression and rash actions.
