Today is Thursday, December 19, 2024. Day 354 of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 12 days left until the end of the year.
Sunrise: 09:25. Astronomical noon: 13:07. Sunset: 16:49. Day length: 07:24. Night length: 16:36.
According to the church calendar, the following people celebrate their name day on December 19:
Maxim, Nikolay.
What holidays are celebrated on December 19
General:
This Thursday is the birthday of the Olympic Bear and linoleum. Today is also Frost Pattern Day, Finger Crossing Day and Skipping Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, December 19 of this year is the 26th week after Pentecost and the feast of St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, the miracle worker.
This day in history
In 1863, Englishman Frederick Walton patented linoleum – we wrote about the holiday in this honor above.
In 1939, at a meeting of the Defense Committee, based on the results of the A-32 tests, Resolution No. 443 was adopted on the adoption of the T-34 tank into service with the Red Army.
In 1991, the last ever Order of the Red Star was awarded.
In 1997, the premiere of the film "Titanic" (directed by J. Cameron) took place.
In 2013, the European Space Agency launched the Gaia space telescope into orbit.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1852, American physicist Albert Abraham Michelson, who measured the speed of light, was born.
In 1900, the Russian Soviet monumental sculptor Nikolai Tomsky, the author of an extensive sculptural Leniniana, was born.
In 1915, the French singer and chansonnier Edith Piaf was born, performer of such songs as “Non, je ne regrette rien”, “La Vie en rose”, “Hymne à l'amour”, etc.
1923: Scottish film and television actor Gordon Jackson, best known for his roles as butler Angus Hudson in the television series Upstairs Downstairs and George Cowley, head of CI5, in The Professionals, was born.
In 1987, Soviet theater and film actor Nikolai Skorobogatov was born. He played in such films as "Vassa", "Resident's Mistake", "Waiting and Hope". He participated in the filming of famous Soviet TV series: "Investigation Led by ZnaToKi" and "12 Chairs".
In 1927, the Soviet and Russian scientist and hygienist Nikolai Izmerov, one of the founders of occupational medicine in the Russian Federation, was born.
In 1933, Soviet and Russian theater and film actress, theater director and teacher Galina Volchek was born, who directed the Sovremennik Theater for more than 45 years. She has more than 60 years of work in the theater, 20 theater roles, about 30 film works.
American basketball player Kevin McHale was born in 1957. He is one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history.
In 1963, German actor, film director, screenwriter and producer Til Schweiger was born, whose peak acting career is considered to be the role of Martin Brest in Thomas Jahn's crime comedy Knockin' on Heaven's Door.
1969: American film and television actress Kristy Swanson, best known for her role as Buffy Summers in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was born.
In 1975, Russian singer, guitarist and actor Vladimir Kristovsky, leader of the group "Uma2rmaH", was born.
In 1984, Chinese gymnast Chen Yibing was born. He won 12 medals, including 11 gold, during his athletic career at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
In 1994, Australian actress, TV presenter and singer Naomi Sequeira was born, who played the main role in the mystical series for teenagers "Evermore".
Folk omens
December 19 is popularly known as Nikola Zimniy.
Folk omens say: if the winter was harsh before December 19, then from that day on a thaw will begin, which will last until the Spiridon Solstice (December 25).
Our ancestors also believed that if winter chained us up on Michaelmas Day (November 21), it would unchain us on Nicholas Day.
Pay attention to how much snow falls today - the same amount of grass can be expected in the spring.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, December 19 of the year is the 19th lunar day. The Moon is going through a waning phase. It is located in the sign of Leo.
Moonrise is expected at 20:32 and moonset at 12:02.
Today is Thursday - a critical day. It is advisable to stay at home and avoid crowds. It is better to devote time to spiritual purification: analyze your mistakes, get rid of illusions, lies and manifestations of pride and vanity. This day is not suitable for marriage or signing business agreements.
