Today is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Day 283 of the Gregorian year. There are 83 days left in the year.
Sunrise: 07:27. Astronomical noon: 12:56. Sunset: 18:26. Day length: 10:59. Night length: 13:01.
According to the church calendar, October 9 is the name day of:
Alexander, Afanasy, Vladimir, Dmitry, Efrem, Ivan, Nikolai, Tikhon.
What holidays are celebrated on October 9
General:
October 9 is Reflections in Puddles Day, as well as World Post Day and Curious Events Day.
In addition, today you can celebrate Nail Day and International Spinning Top Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, October 9 of this year is the 16th Week after Pentecost.
Orthodox Christians celebrate the Repose of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian and the day of remembrance of Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', Righteous Gideon, Judge of Israel, Blessed Prince Neagu of Basarab, Venerable Ephraim of Perekom, Novgorod, Hieromartyr Athanasius, Alexander and Demetrius Priests, Martyrs John and Nicholas, Hieromartyr Vladimir Priest, Saint Demetrius the Confessor, Priest.
This day in history
In 1780, a hurricane known as the Great Hurricane of 1780 formed and became the deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record, killing up to 22,000 people in 10 days.
In 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward published the first mail-order catalog. It consisted of one page.
In 1890, near Paris, the self-taught French engineer Clement Ader became the first person in the world to fly a self-propelled, heavier-than-air craft and fly 50 m.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1201, the French theologian Robert de Sorbon, founder of the theological college Sorbonne (since the 17th century this is what the University of Paris has been called), was born.
In 1704, the German-Hungarian physicist Johann Segner was born, who created the prototype of the hydraulic turbine.
In 1835, the French composer, organist, and conductor Charles Camille Sans-Saëns was born, whose works include Samson and Delilah and others.
In 1902, British cinematographer Freddie Young, the founding father of the British school of cinematography, was born.
In 1907, the French screenwriter, comedian, and film director Jacques Tati, one of the greatest French comedy writers and creator of the character Monsieur Hulot, was born.
In 1940, British rock musician, singer, poet, composer, artist, writer John Lennon, one of the founders and member of the group The Beatles, was born.
In 1944, Jamaican singer, guitarist and composer Peter Tosh was born, one of the most popular and influential reggae performers of the 1960s and 70s.
In 1955, Soviet and Russian theater and film actress Marina Dyuzheva was born. She played roles in more than 50 films.
In 1958, Russian rock musician Vitaly Dubinin, bass guitarist of the band "Aria", was born.
In 1962, Argentine footballer Jorge Burruchaga, who became world champion in 1986, was born.
In 1969, British film director and screenwriter Steve McQueen, director of seven short films and four full-length films, was born.
In 1977, Russian theater, film, television and dubbing actor, TV presenter, public figure Yegor Beroev, who played the main role in the film "Turkish Gambit", was born.
In 1980, Swedish hockey player Henrik Zetterberg, world and Olympic champion and Stanley Cup winner, was born.
In 1996, American top model of Palestinian origin Bella Hadid was born, one of the most famous and highly paid models in the world.
Folk omens
October 9 is popularly known as John the Theologian, the Traveler.
If it rains on this day, the next 3 weeks will be rainy.
If it snows on this day, winter will begin on Michaelmas (November 21).
Rain and snow on October 9 indicate that there will be 3 strong thaws in January.
Warm and sunny weather on this day foretells a cold and rainy June.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, October 9 of the year is the 7th lunar day. The waxing moon has not yet left the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.
The sunrise of the celestial body will take place at 14:55. The sunset will occur at 19:58.
If you are well organized, attentive and responsible for your words, this time will be very productive for your business activities. Ideas that arose earlier may receive significant support from other people, such as relatives or new acquaintances.
