Today is Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Day 297 of the Gregorian year. There are 69 days left in the year.
Sunrise: 07:53. Astronomical noon: 12:53. Sunset: 17:54. Day length: 10:01. Night length: 13:59.
According to the church calendar, October 23 is the name day of:
Andrey, Vasily, Innokenty.
What holidays are celebrated on October 23
General:
This Wednesday marks Garage Driver's Day, International Snow Leopard Day and Tail Drop Day.
A professional holiday for advertising workers and event organizers.
Church:
In the church calendar, October 23 of this year is the 18th Week after Pentecost.
Today we honor the memory of the martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia, the Venerable Ambrose of Optina, Saint Innocent, Bishop of Penza, the Martyr Theotecnus, the Venerable Bassian, the Wonderworker, the Venerable Theophilus the Confessor, Blessed Andrew, Fool for Christ's Sake, of Totma, Saint Amphilochius, Bishop of Vladimir-Volynsk, and the Council of Volyn Saints.
This day in history
In 1814, in London, surgeon Joseph Carpue officially performed the first plastic surgery in modern history – to restore the shape of the nose.
In 2000, Chinese archaeologists discovered a museum of musical instruments that was created 2,000 years ago, during the Han Dynasty.
That same year, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania discovered the oldest bacteria, which they estimate to be about 250 million years old.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1805, the Austrian writer and artist Adalbert Stifter was born. His literary works include short stories and novellas (including the collections "Etudes" and "Colored Stones"), the novels "After the Summer" and "Vitiko".
In 1844, the German realist painter Wilhelm Leibl was born. He is one of the most famous realist artists in Germany.
In 1904, the Russian and Indian artist, thinker, and public figure Svyatoslav Roerich, author of the paintings “Devika Rani Roerich,” “Portrait of Nicholas Roerich in Tibetan Clothing,” and others, was born.
In 1912, the Belarusian Soviet artist and painter, teacher Chaim Livshits, was born. He was the author of thematic paintings and a master of portraiture, who also painted landscapes and still lifes.
In 1920, the Italian children's writer, storyteller and journalist Gianni Rodari was born, whose most famous work is The Adventures of Cipollino.
American film director, screenwriter and producer Philip Kaufman was born in 1936. Together with George Lucas, he is the author of Indiana Jones.
In 1940, Brazilian footballer Pele was born. As a three-time world champion, Pele is the "king of football".
In 1942, American science fiction writer, screenwriter, film director, and producer Michael Crichton was born, widely known for his works in the genres of science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller.
In 1954, Taiwanese film director and producer Ang Lee was born, whose works include Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain, and others.
In 1976, Canadian film and television actor and film producer Ryan Reynolds was born. He starred in the films "The Party Animal", "The Big Chow", "The Proposal" and others.
In 1978, Chinese athlete Wang Nan, a four-time Olympic champion in table tennis, was born.
British theater, film and television actress Emilia Clarke was born in 1986. She is best known for her roles as Daenerys Targaryen in the television series Game of Thrones, Sarah Connor in Terminator Genisys and Qi'ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Folk omens
October 23rd is popularly known as Evlampy the Winter Indicator, Evlampy and Evlampia.
If there is slush and mud on Evlampiya, then snow will not fall until Kazanskaya (November 4).
If frost does not strike on this day, then winter will not come for the next four weeks.
If the western part of the sky is clear throughout the day, then don't expect rain.
The leaves on the willow have started to turn yellow at the bottom and fall off – winter will be early.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, October 23 of the year is the 21st lunar day. The Moon is in the waning phase and is located in the zodiac sign Cancer.
The celestial body will rise at 21:00 and set at 15:06.
The day of creativity and physical activity involves participation in group events, trips and travels. It is also recommended to devote time to water treatments, air baths and various physical exercises.
