The founding of FC Bayern, the first day of Lent, the international polar bear day – the most interesting events on February 27 at Athletistic.
February 27 is the 58th day of 2023 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 307 days left before the end of the year.
What are the holidays in Ukraine and the world on February 27
- International polar bear day
- World NGO Day
- First day of Lent
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International polar bear day
What events took place in Ukraine and in the world on February 27
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1411 – one of the oldest universities was founded in the Scottish city of St. Andrews
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1879 – the artificial sweetener saccharin was discovered
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1900 – Bayern football club is founded
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1942 – mass execution at Babi Yar by German troops of members of the Ukrainian nationalist underground.
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1997 – The successful cloning of Dolly the sheep is announced
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2014 – Russian special forces in military uniforms without identification marks seized the buildings of the Parliament and the Council of Ministers of Crimea and hung Russian flags on them.
Who was born on February 27
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1932 – Anglo-American film actress Elizabeth Taylor
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1939 – Japanese designer, fashion designer, perfumer Kenzo
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1956 – Soviet and Estonian singer, Honored Artist of Estonia Anne Veski
Town and church holidays
On this day, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Greek philosopher and theologian Cyril the Pointer. He and his brother Methodius created the Old Slavonic alphabet and translated the Gospel from Greek into it. For the Orthodox, Great Lent 2023 begins on February 27.
Traditions and rituals
It’s the last day of winter. The main concern of our ancestors was preparation for the agricultural season. Our ancestors knew very well what to do in the garden in March. Before the beginning of spring, gardening and garden tools are checked, snow is kept in the garden and seedlings are planted.
On February 27, midwives were honored in Kievan Rus. The women came bearing gifts and treats to the midwives who delivered them. They believe that a generous mother will have happy and healthy children. The midwives were brought pies, cookies, gingerbread and homemade wine.
February 27 is considered lucky for any purchases. The purchased item will bring joy and last a long time.
What not to do on February 27
- You can’t cut your hair and nails now.
- On this day, you can not drink alcohol, otherwise addiction will appear.
- Not the best day to visit doctors, especially dentists and beauticians.
Signs
- Snowdrops are blooming, which means spring has begun.
- What is the weather like now, it will be August.
- If the day is sunny and clear, then the frosts will still remain, but the summer will be hot.
- Today’s heavy frost foreshadows a hot summer.
- The rooks have arrived – early spring.
Who has a birthday today?
February 27 name days are celebrated by: Cyril, George, Mikhail, Raphael, Fedor, Isaac, Konstantin.
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Name day February 27
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