Today is Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Day 352 of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 14 days left until the end of the year.
Sunrise: 09:24. Astronomical noon: 13:06. Sunset: 16:48. Day length: 07:24. Night length: 16:36.
According to the church calendar, the following people celebrate their name day on December 17:
Alexander, Alexey, Anastasia, Varvara, Vasily, Gennady, Dmitry, Ekaterina, Ivan, Kira, Nikolay, Ulyana.
What holidays are celebrated on December 17
General:
December 17th is celebrated as Comfortable Position Day and Holiday of the Whackers.
Today we can also celebrate Bear Hibernation Day and the Festival of Morning Illusions.
Didn't find anything suitable? Maybe you'll celebrate Bath Flotilla Day or Courier Day?
Church:
In the church calendar, December 17 of this year is the 26th Week after Pentecost.
Believers honor the memory of the Great Martyr Barbara and the Martyr Juliana, the Venerable John of Damascus, the Venerable John, Bishop of Polivotsk, Saint Gennady, Archbishop of Novgorod, the Holy Martyrs Alexy, John, Alexander and Nicholas the Priests, Basil the Deacon and the 10 Martyrs with him, the Holy Martyr Demetrius the Priest, the Holy Martyr Anastasia, and the Martyrs Catherine and Kira.
This day in history
In 1790, the Stone of the Sun was found in Mexico City.
In 1892, the first issue of Vogue magazine was published in New York.
In 1989, the first episode of the animated series "The Simpsons" was shown on the FOX TV channel (USA).
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1797, the American physicist Joseph Henry, who discovered the phenomenon of self-induction, was born.
In 1896, Soviet theater and film actress Anastasia Zueva was born, known for her roles as a storyteller in Soviet fairy tale films directed by A.A. Rowe, as well as for the story "The Princess Who Never Laughed" in the Yeralash newsreel.
In 1907, Russian artist Pyotr Maltsev, author of works on military-historical themes and creator of dioramas, was born.
In 1908, American physical chemist Willard Frank Libby, developer of the radiocarbon dating method, was born.
In 1921, the French writer, journalist, and screenwriter Anne Golon was born. Together with her husband S. Golon, she co-authored a series of historical novels about Angelique.
In 1928, the Soviet TV presenter and announcer Nonna Bodrova was born; from 1968 to 1977, she was the first presenter of the news program “Time” together with Igor Kirillov.
In the same year, Soviet and Russian theater and film actor Leonid Bronevoy was born. He gained fame after his role as Heinrich Müller in the Soviet TV series "Seventeen Moments of Spring".
In 1945, American actor Ernie Hudson was born, who played in Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters 2, etc.
In 1966, Soviet gymnast Valeri Liukin, two-time Olympic and world champion, and five-time European champion, was born.
In 1968, Russian model, TV presenter Svetlana Bondarchuk, former editor-in-chief of the magazines "HELLO!" was born.
1969: American-Canadian actress, producer, and human rights activist Laurie Holden, best known for her roles in the television series The X-Files, The Shield, and The Walking Dead, was born.
In 1972, Russian theater and film actress Elena Ksenofontova was born, who starred in the film "Cadets", the TV series "Kitchen" and "Hotel Eleon", etc.
In 1974, Russian poetess Nika Turbina was born, known for her poems written in childhood.
In 1975, American actress, singer and model Milla Jovovich was born, remembered for the films The Fifth Element, Resident Evil and others.
In 1977, French tennis player Arnaud Clement, former world number ten and Davis Cup winner, was born.
That same year, Russian model, singer and TV presenter Oksana Fedorova was born, who became Miss Russia in 2001.
In 1996, Russian singles figure skater Elizaveta Tuktamysheva was born. She was called a “child prodigy” in figure skating, since at the age of 12 she was already performing extremely complex elements.
Folk omens
December 17th is popularly known as St. Barbara's Day.
The following signs are associated with this day. Thus, frost outside means that the cold will last for some time.
A starry sky indicates cold, and a dim sky indicates a thaw.
If the smoke from the chimney rises upward, then frost is expected, and if it spreads along the ground, then it will soon get warmer.
A red sunset indicates clear weather, and clouds foretell snow.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, December 17 of the year is the 17th lunar day. The waning moon is in the zodiac sign Cancer.
The night light will rise at 17:34 and set at 11:27.
This Tuesday is ideal for marriage, as it promotes inner freedom and a sense of joy from existence. This day is also favorable for liberation and sublimation of sexual energy.
