Today is Friday, December 6, 2024. Day 341 of the Gregorian year. There are 25 days left in the year.
Sunrise: 09:12. Astronomical noon: 13:00. Sunset: 16:49. Day length: 07:37. Night length: 16:23.
According to the church calendar, the following people celebrate their name day on December 6:
Alexander, Alexey, Boris, Grigory, Ivan, Mitrofan, Fedor.
What holidays are celebrated on December 6th
General:
This Friday you can celebrate Lazy Day or throw a banquet on the occasion of Santa Claus's birthday. Incidentally, the microwave oven also celebrates its birthday on this day.
December 6 is also considered the Reaper of Red Thoughts, Bartender Gratitude Day, and Christmas Tree with Mittens Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, December 6 of this year is the 24th Week after Pentecost and the Afterfeast of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple.
On this day, Orthodox Christians honor the memory of Saint Amphilochius, Bishop of Iconium, Saint Gregory, Bishop of Agrigantium, the faithful Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky, Alexy in schema, Saint Mitrofan, Macarius in schema, Bishop of Voronezh, Hieromartyr Sisinius, Bishop of Cyzicus, Martyr Theodore of Antioch, Venerable Columbanus, Abbot of Luxembourg, Venerable Martyr Seraphim, Saint John the Confessor, Hieromartyr Eleazar the Priest, and Martyr Alexander.
This day in history
In 1492, Columbus's first expedition discovered the island of Haiti.
In 1912, a bust of Nefertiti was discovered during excavations in Amarna, Egypt.
In 2000, livermorium, a chemical element with atomic number 116, was discovered.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1797, the Albanian writer Naum Veqilhardxhi, the author of a variant of the Albanian alphabet, was born.
In 1812, the Russian sculptor Nikolai Pimenov, author of the paintings “Christ”, “Head of an Italian Monk”, and others, was born.
In 1841, the French artist Frederic Bazille was born, who is considered one of the founders of Impressionism.
In 1860, the Russian Soviet physical chemist Nikolai Kurnakov, the creator of physical-chemical analysis, was born.
In 1905, Soviet film director, screenwriter and cameraman Boris Volchek was born. His works include the silent feature film Pyshka, the films Lenin in October, Dream, the Soviet western Thirteen, and others.
In 1927, Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and teacher Vladimir Naumov was born, creator of such films as Tehran-43, Run, Peace to the Entering, The Legend of Thiel, A Bad Anecdote and others.
In 1949, Soviet and Russian theater and film actress, TV presenter Olga Naumenko was born. She gained fame after the series "Shadows Disappear at Noon", and the actress's calling card was the role of Galya, Zhenya Lukashin's fiancée, in the comedy "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!"
In 1957, Soviet and Russian pop artist, comedian, actor, singer, TV presenter Mikhail Evdokimov was born. He became famous after the program "Around Laughter".
In 1958, Soviet and Russian theater, film and dubbing actor Alexander Baluev was born, who is known for the films “Muslim”, “Antikiller”, “Kandahar” and others.
In 1970, Soviet and Russian singer and musician Vladimir Politov, member of the group "Na-Na", was born.
In the same year, Swedish musician Ulf Ekberg, one of the founders and member of the group Ace of Base, was born.
Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo was born in 1994. In the 2016/17 season, he became the first basketball player in NBA history to be among the top 20 players of the season in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots.
Folk omens
December 6 is popularly known as Mitrofanov Day.
If today the north wind blows and wet snow falls, then June 6 (Simon Stylites' Day) is expected to be windy and rainy. If on this day it is sunny and warm, then the whole of June will be warm.
When clouds are thin, the temperature will drop, but the weather will remain clear.
If the sun is hidden behind clouds, this may foretell a hurricane.
When the moon is clearly visible in the sky, a cold snap is to be expected. Low-flying clouds also warn of a cold snap.
If the tops of deciduous trees acquire a pinkish tint, then the winter will not be too harsh.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, December 6 of the year is the 6th lunar day. The waxing moon is in the sign of Aquarius.
The sunrise of the celestial body will take place at 12:52. The reverse process is scheduled for 21:12.
This Friday is one of the most successful days. Many people notice the manifestation of the gift of foresight, the sharpening of intuition and the revelation of various abilities.
On this day, scientific and social activities progress without problems, various contacts are easily established. The day is favorable for romantic relationships with the opposite sex.
