Today is Friday, December 20, 2024. Day 355 of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 11 days left until the end of the year.
Sunrise: 09:26. Astronomical noon: 13:07. Sunset: 16:49. Day length: 07:23. Night length: 16:37.
According to the church calendar, December 20 is the name day of:
Anton, Vasily, Galaktion, Gregory, Ivan, Ignatius, Lev, Mikhail, Pavel, Peter, Sergei.
What holidays are celebrated on December 20
General:
An event that deserves your attention is called Chicken Christmas Day.
December 20th is also celebrated as Game Day, Loser's Day (Outsider's Day), Pocket Universe Day, and Joyful Song Festival.
Another holiday that you don't even need to prepare for is International Wrinkled Shirt Day. If you're used to wearing ironed shirts, then you can join in on Bright Scarf Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, December 20 of this year is the 26th Week after Pentecost.
Orthodox Christians celebrate the day of remembrance of Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Saint Anthony of Siya, Saint Nilus of Stolobensk, Martyr Athenodorus, Martyr Philothea, Saint John the Faster of the Caves, Saint Paul the Obedient, Saint Martyr Sergius, Hieromartyr Anthony the Priest, Saint Martyr Andronicus, Hieromartyrs Sergius, Michael and Sergius Priests, Nicephorus the Deacon and Hieromartyrs Galaktion and Gurias, Martyr John, Hieromartyrs Peter and Basil Priests, and also the feast of the Seliger (Vladimir) Icon of the Mother of God.
This day in history
In 1892, engineers Alexander Brown and George Stillman from the American town of Syracuse (New York) received the first patent for pneumatic automobile tires.
In 1955, Cardiff officially became the capital of Wales.
In 1999, Portugal handed over the island of Macau to China.
In 2000, the UK Parliament approved cloning, but only for medical purposes.
In 2019, the final (ninth) part of the space saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, was released in the United States.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1629, the Dutch artist Pieter de Hooch was born, one of the most famous of the minor Dutchmen, who specialized in genre paintings.
In 1738, the French sculptor Clodion was born, best known for his terracotta figurines.
In 1868, American businessman Harvey Samuel Firestone, founder of the Firestone tire company, was born.
In 1883, Russian and Soviet actor Vladimir Henkin was born, who was called nothing less than the “king of laughter.”
In 1890, the Czech chemist Jaroslav Heyrovsky, the creator of polarography, was born.
In 1901, American physicist Robert Van de Graaff, inventor of the electrostatic generator, was born.
In 1945, American musician Peter Criss, drummer for the rock band Kiss, was born.
In 1960, Korean film director Kim Ki-duk was born, whose thriller Pieta was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
In 1966, the French film and television actress and singer Hélène Rollet was born. She became famous for her leading role in the TV series "Hélène and the Boys" and "Dreams of Love".
1970: American film director, producer and screenwriter Todd Phillips, best known for his films Due Date, The Hangover, Joker and Borat, was born.
In 1978, Cameroonian footballer Jeremy Njitap, one of the most decorated footballers in Africa, was born.
In 1982, Russian singer Irina Zabiyaka, lead singer of the group "Chili", was born.
In 1985, Russian theater and film actress Elizaveta Boyarskaya was born, star of the films "Admiral", "The Irony of Fate. Continuation", "Five Brides" and others.
Folk omens
December 20 is popularly known as Ambrosim (Ambrose) Day.
If it is wet snowing today, then the summer will be rainy, and if the snow is light and dry, then you should expect a drought in the summer.
If the sun is surrounded by fog, there will be a strong snowstorm. If it hides behind clouds, then it is worth preparing for snowfall. A snowstorm should also begin if a dog is lying in the snow, and if a spider is seen weaving a web, then a clear day is ahead.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, December 20 of the year is the 20th lunar day. The celestial body is in the "Waning Moon" phase and in the zodiac sign Virgo.
The moon will appear in the sky at 21:54 and disappear at 12:11.
This Friday is a great day for various practices that help clear the mind and strengthen the spirit. It is also a day of karmic consequences. It is better to be alone, because communication in a company can lead to conflicts.
