Habitat Protection Day, the opening of the Moulin Rouge cabaret and Iraida Spirn – the most interesting facts on October 6 on Athletistic.
In the Gregorian calendar, October 6 is the 279th day of 2021. There are 86 days left in the year.
What are the holidays on October 6 in Ukraine and the world?
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World Habitat Conservation Day is an international holiday designed to draw the attention of mankind to the problem of preserving the habitats of the animal world of planet Earth.
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International Cerebral Palsy Day (first Wednesday in October)
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Vet Day in Iran
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Memorial Day in Turkmenistan
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Day of Victims of State Terrorism in Cuba.
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Coach’s Day, Badger Day, Kale Day, Noodle Day and Pumpkin Seed Day in the USA
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Canadian Beer Day
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Chandelier Hanging Day
What events happened on October 6
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1889 – The Moulin Rouge cabaret opens in Paris.
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1927 – The first sound film is shown in New York jazz singerreleased by Warner Bros.
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1948 – a devastating earthquake occurred in the capital of the Turkmen SSR, Ashgabat, which almost razed the city to the ground.
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1977 – the first flight of the MiG-29 fighter took place.
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2010 – Instagram launched.
Who was born on October 6
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1881 – Ukrainian playwright Ivan Kocherga.
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1906 – American actress and first Oscar winner Janet Gaynor.
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1914 – Norwegian archaeologist and traveler Thor Heyerdahl.
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1940 – Soviet and Lithuanian actor Juozas Budraitis.
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1946 – Soviet actress Ekaterina Gradova (played radio operator Kat in the film Seventeen Moments of Spring.
Town and church holidays October 6
On October 6, people honor the memory of Apostle Thomas. Apostle Thomas was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ who preached the Gospel in different countries. He was known for doubting the Resurrection of Christ until he saw and touched his wounds.
The life of Apostle Thomas is connected with the preaching of the Gospel in different countries of the world. After the Ascension of the Lord, Apostle Thomas accepted Parthia (modern Iran) and India as the place of his preaching. He first went to Parthia, where he established settlements in Mesopotamia, Media, Persia and Carmania.
In ancient times, on this day the memory of San Jose was respected.
Traditions and rituals
The name Spornaya appeared because of the weather, which at that time was difficult to predict.
Farmers believe that on this day one should not complain, and also guess in vain. Superstitious people avoid those who have money problems, as it is believed that lack of money can affect them as well.
On the day of Iraida, they began to heat the houses, but before that they invited the stove workers to inspect them, and then they made sure to talk to the coals of the stove with the words: “How to ignite the hot coals, very good. does my house heat up.”
After that, the women bake what is called nalivanki – rye flatbreads filled with mashed potatoes, milk and eggs.
What not to do on October 6
It is forbidden to party and drink alcohol, as well as to complain and worry about problems and mistakes.
Signs October 6
- If the grass is tall, there will be a lot of snow in the winter.
- You can hear the cry of the geese flying south so high – the cold is coming soon.
- There are some mushrooms in the forest – expect a harsh winter.
- A cat washes itself with its left paw – for bad weather, and with its right – for good weather.
- Rats came to the village – a harsh winter.
- The rooster began to sing at night – in bad weather.
- If the ducks splash in the water and scream, it means rain.
- Fogs and frost on the trees mean a good harvest next year.
Who has a birthday today?
Name days on October 6 are celebrated by: Andrei, Ivan, Innocent, Iraida, Nikolai, Peter, Raisa.
Source: korrespondent
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