Today is Monday, October 7, 2024. Day 281 of the Gregorian year. There are 85 days left in the year.
Sunrise: 07:23. Astronomical noon: 12:57. Sunset: 18:31. Day length: 11:08. Night length: 12:52.
According to the church calendar, October 7 is the name day of:
Andrey, Vasily, Vitaly, Vladislav, Galaktion, David, Pavel, Sergey, Stepan, Fekla.
What holidays are celebrated on October 7
General:
This Monday is celebrated as Polite People Day and You Are Important to Me Day.
Today is also Warm Clothes Remembrance Day, Bath Day and World Karate Day.
Be sure to congratulate medical professionals (friends and others) on International Doctor's Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, October 7 of this year is the 16th Week after Pentecost.
Orthodox Christians honor the memory of the first martyr Equal to the Apostles Thekla, the Venerable Coprius, the Holy Tsar Stefan of Serbia and his son the Holy Tsar Vladislav of Serbia, the Venerable Nicander the Hermit, the Pskov Miracle Worker, the Venerable Martyr Galaktion of Vologda, the Hieromartyr Basil the Deacon, the Hieromartyrs Andrew and Paul the Priests, the Venerable Martyr Vitaly and the Martyrs Basil, Sergius and Spyridon, and celebrate the day of the Mirozh Icon of the Mother of God.
This day in history
In 1806, the first carbon paper was patented in England.
In 1919, the oldest airline that still retains its original name was founded – the Dutch KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines).
In 1959, the Luna 3 spacecraft made the first orbit around the Moon. The craft took the first photographs of its far side and transmitted the images to Earth.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1746, American composer William Billings was born, whose works include Chester, Rejoice, America, and others.
In 1849, American writer, poet and best-selling author James Whitcomb Riley was born.
In 1924, the Soviet artist and master of battle painting Ivan Petrov was born. He was the author of more than half of the dioramas created in Ukrainian museums in the 20th century.
In 1928, Soviet and Russian film actor and dubbing master Yuri Sarantsev was born. He starred in such films as "Planet of Storms", "Give Me a Paw, Friend!", "Cruel Romance", "True Friends", etc.
In 1950, Soviet and Russian journalist Vladimir Molchanov, author and host of the TV program “Before and After Midnight,” was born.
American singer, songwriter, and actress Toni Braxton was born in 1967. She is known for such hits as "Un-Break My Heart", "Breathe Again", "Spanish Guitar", "He Wasn't Man Enough".
In 1976, Brazilian footballer Gilberto Silva, 2002 World Champion, was born.
In 1980, Russian swimmer Andrei Kapralov, world and European champion, was born.
In 1982, Ukrainian and Russian singer, actress Anastasia Stotskaya was born, performer of the songs "Veni-reki", "Orange song", "I ty skazhesh" and others.
In 1983, Russian figure skater (pair skating) Maxim Trankov was born, together with Tatyana Volosozhar he is a two-time Olympic champion, world and European champion.
In 1994, Russian model Elmira Abdrazakova, winner of the Miss Russia 2013 beauty contest, was born.
Folk omens
October 7th is known among the people as Thekla the Spinner.
If on this day birds fly low to the ground, it means that winter will be early and cold.
Conversely, a large number of acorns foretells a mild winter and suggests that the next year will be fruitful.
Thunder on October 7 promises a warm and snowless winter, and if the squirrel molts from tail to head, then a cold winter is expected. If the opposite happens, then the winter months will be long and slushy.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, October 7 of the year is the 5th lunar day. The waxing moon is in the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
The rising of the celestial body is “scheduled” for 12:31, and the reverse process – for 18:39.
Ignoring your principles and obligations, indecision and doubts can seriously affect your plans and prevent the implementation of projects that have been started. Therefore, it is important to remain aware and try to protect yourself from external negative influences. Pay special attention to the food you eat on this day.
