Today is Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Day 269 of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 97 days left in the year.
Sunrise: 07:01. Astronomical noon: 13:00. Sunset: 19:00. Day length: 11:59. Night length: 12:01.
According to the church calendar, September 25 is the name day of:
Alexey, Afanasy, Daniil, Ivan, Nikolay, Semyon, Fedor, Julian.
What holidays are celebrated on September 25
General:
This Wednesday marks World Dream Day, Ticking Clock Day and Math Story Day.
Representatives of the fair sex can be congratulated on Women's Health and Fitness Day, and students gnawing on the granite of science - on World School Milk Day.
And today, pharmacists are also receiving congratulations – on World Pharmacists’ Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, September 25 of this year is the 14th Week after Pentecost.
Believers celebrate the Apocalypse of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Transfer of the Relics of St. Simeon of Verkhoturye, and honor the memory of the Holy Martyr Autonomus, Bishop of Italy, St. Athanasius of Vysotsk, the Miracle Worker of Serpukhov, the Holy Martyr Cornutus, Bishop of Nicomedia (Iconium), the Martyr Julian and the 40 martyrs with him, St. Bassian of Tiksna, the Holy Martyr Theodore, Bishop of Alexandria, the Holy Martyrs Theodore, John, Nicholas the Priests, and the Martyr Alexy of Elnat.
This day in history
In 1303, one of the deadliest earthquakes in Earth's history occurred.
In 1818, the English physician James Blundell performed the world's first human-to-human blood transfusion.
In 1906, the Spanish mathematician and engineer Leonardo Torres y Quevedo demonstrated one of the world's first radio-controlled devices – the "Telekino".
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1765, the Polish composer and political figure Michal Oginski, author of the polonaise “Farewell to the Homeland” and others, was born.
In 1782, Irish Protestant priest and writer Charles Robert Maturin, author of Gothic plays and novels, was born.
In 1802, the Russian writer Konstantin Masalsky, famous for his historical novels, was born.
In 1830, the Russian artist Konstantin Flavitsky was born, a master of historical painting, who created such canvases as “The Judgment of Solomon”, “The Italian Woman”, “The Death of Princess Tarakanova”, and others.
In 1897, American writer William Faulkner was born, whose works include The Sound and the Fury, Light in August, As I Lay Dying, and others.
In 1901, French film director and screenwriter Robert Bresson, one of the most influential French directors of all time, was born.
In 1906, Soviet composer, pianist, teacher Dmitry Shostakovich was born, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, author of 15 symphonies and 15 quartets, 6 concertos, 2 operas and other works.
In 1920, Soviet and Russian actor, director, screenwriter, and teacher Sergei Bondarchuk was born. He received an Oscar for his film adaptation of War and Peace.
In 1938, Soviet and Russian actress Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina was born, who has a total of more than 80 film roles.
In 1944, American film actor and producer Michael Douglas was born, known for the films One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Kominsky Method, The Game, and others.
In 1956, American special effects specialist Jamie Hyneman, host of the TV show MythBusters, was born.
In 1961, Soviet and Russian musician, composer Alexander Kozlov, member of the group "Agatha Christie" was born.
In 1966, British actor Jason Flemyng was born, whose filmography includes Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and others.
In 1990, Japanese singles figure skater Mao Asada, a three-time world champion, was born.
In 1991, Norwegian handball player Stine Bredahl Oftedal, 3-time world champion, 5-time European champion, was born.
In 1997, Dutch short track speed skater Suzanne Schulting, a three-time Olympic champion and multiple world and European champion, was born.
Folk omens
September 25th is popularly known as Artamon the Serpent, Artamonov's Day.
If there are a lot of yellow leaves on the trees, it means autumn will be early and long.
If it rains on this day, you should prepare for a long winter, and if the weeds grow tall, there will be a lot of snow in the winter.
A mole dug an entrance to a hole from the north side - it means a warm winter, from the south - it means a cold winter, from the west - it means a damp and snowy winter, from the east - it means a dry winter.
Lots of acorns on an oak tree mean a warm winter and a fruitful summer.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, September 25 of this year is the 23rd lunar day. The Moon is in the waning phase and is located in the zodiac sign Cancer.
The Earth's satellite will rise at 21:55 and set at 16:33.
The period is quite difficult, bullying, persecution and harassment are possible. There is also a risk of facing jealousy and envy from others. It is recommended to be careful and not to start new things.
