February 8: signs, holidays and events in history on this day

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:43

The life of an average Russian is a series of gray everyday life with occasional splashes of a holiday. But it turns out that we have a lot of significant dates. Very rich in all sorts of historical, memorable and simply entertaining events is February 8.

This date in Russian history

February, despite being the shortest of the year, is very "fruitful" for dates. Around the world celebrate Valentine's Day, the patron saint of all lovers, February 14th. In Russia, Defender of the Fatherland Day is widely celebrated on February 23. And on February 8 in the history of Russia in different years important and simply interesting events happened for the state.

On this day in 1054, Yaroslav the Wise died, who was able to significantly strengthen the authority of the Old Russian state. Under his leadership, the Golden Gate and St. Sophia Cathedral were erected, a large library of Russian and Greek books was created.

In 1106, on the eighth day of February, the Great Vladimir Monomakh created the first didactic and artistic work "Instruction".

On this day in 1837, an ill-fated duel took place between the great Russian poetAlexander Sergeevich Pushkin and cavalry guard Dantes, who was suspected of having a vicious relationship with the poet's wife. The outcome of the duel is known to all. Pushkin died two days later from peritonitis. On the same day, a hundred years later, a monument was erected at the site of the duel in Leningrad.

1904 this February day was marked by the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War, in which, for the first time in the entire previous history of wars, armored and destroyers were used. As a result of this year-long massacre, Japan received the rights to the Kwantung region, a branch of the Chinese Eastern Railway, the southern part of Sakhalin, and also Korea fell under its sphere of influence.

On this day in 1919 standard time was introduced. In 1921, a decree was issued on the Askania-Nova Reserve. In 1929, the great and mighty Russian language was replenished with another interesting word - "helicopter", which Kamov's invention was called. Kursk was liberated in 1943. In 1945, Russian pilot Devyatayev escaped from a German concentration camp on an enemy plane. In 1949, the theater and film actress Irina Muravyova was born, who in 2009 was congratulated by the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.

A Day in World History

February 8, 1575, a university was opened in Holland on the basis of a former convent. On the aforementioned day in 1587, the Scottish Queen Mary Stuart, a very beautiful woman with great political ambitions, was executed after being accused of plotting against the Queen of England.

In 1600, on this day, Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake by the Inquisition.

A72 years later, Isaac Newton, violating all norms of morality and decency, declared that white light is nothing but a mixture of all known colors.

On the 8th of February, in 1816, a dog also took part in the process of arresting a criminal gang. People have appreciated all the charm and possibilities of these animals for a long time, but such an experience was the first and very successful, however, dogs were accepted for regular work in the police only in 1899.

On this day in 1838, the American Samuel Morse presented his author's system for transmitting a signal using a special code.

In 1879, at the suggestion of Sanford Fleming, the globe was divided into 24 time zones.

On this day in 1885, George Bernard Shaw published his first work.

In 1915, on February 8, the premiere screening of the film "The Birth of a Nation" took place in Los Angeles, which was later included in the list of the 100 best films of all time.

In 1919, on the day in question, an ECG of heart failure was published by Dr. J. Herick.

In 1924 in Nevada, in a city prison, a member of the criminal group Guy John, who was sentenced to death, was gassed as a humane alternative to shooting and hanging. However, she did not live up to expectations, turning out to be expensive, unsafe and completely inhumane.

The winter day of 1928 was marked by the transmission of a television signal from London to New York.

On this February dayIn 1931, the new capital of India, New Delhi, was inaugurated.

February 8 is the official opening day of the Winter Olympics. On this day, the opening of the games in Sarajevo in 1984 took place; in 1992, the 16th Winter Olympic Games opened on the same day in France in Albertville; The 19th Winter Games in S alt Lake City in 2002 also opened on the 8th.

Russian Science Day

February 8 is Science Day. The RAS, or the Russian Academy of Sciences, consists of 470 institutions and 55,000 scientists working in them. It was created by Peter I in February 1724. Since 1991, the Academy has been called the Russian Academy of Sciences.

And since 1999, after Decree No. 717 of the President of the Russian Federation, the above date is considered the official birthday of Russian science.

Military topographer and his day of the year

On February 8th, not only scientific minds celebrate their professional holiday, but also military topographers, that is, people involved in the creation of military geographical and topographic maps, necessary not only in military affairs, but also for civilian purposes. The first handwritten topographic map was a map of Siberia compiled by the geographer Remezov. The first specialized institution in world history that trained cartographers and topographers was founded in Russia.

This service is secret. After all, every armed conflict or battle begins with a map. And, no matter how paradoxical it may sound, sometimes the fate of peoples depends on such a piece of paper.

Slovenian culture has its day on the calendar

Franze Prešeren is a Slovenian lawyer with a poetic vocation. He was the founder of the literary Slovenian language. He survived many deaths of loved ones and loved ones, unrequited love, alcoholism, ups and downs. He chose his happiness for a long time. He married at 46, had two sons, we alth, respect from fellow citizens, but all this came to the poet too late. On February 8, 1849, an outstanding figure in Slovenia, who proved that his language was no less beautiful than any language in Western Europe, died of cirrhosis of the liver. It was his "Toast" that formed the basis of the Slovenian national anthem.

Since 1944, February 8 is a holiday of Slovenian culture and language, called Prešeren Day.

Orthodox church calendar and the 8th of February

February 8 is a church holiday, on which they glorify the Monk Xenophon, his wife Mary and two sons - Arcadius and John, the martyr Ananias the presbyter, the prison guard Peter and seven soldiers with them. They remember the Monk Semion the Old, Saints Ammon, Joseph, Bishop of Thessalonica, Blessed David III the Restorer, King of Averia and Abkhazia.

February 8 is a church holiday associated with the transfer of the relics of Theodore the Studite. Many signs are associated with his name among the people. For example, it was believed that what this day would be, spring would be like that. Birdsong that day predicted the return of frost, especially if the tit sang in the morning. Rolling peas on a dish and listening to the sound made by peas, they tried to predict the strength of future snowfalls.eddies.

So, February 8th. Names marked with this date: Peter, Semyon, Joseph, Maria, Ivan, David, Fedor, Arkady.

Birthday

This day is very fruitful for the birth of many talented, artistic and famous people. February 8 is the birthday of such Russian stars as Vyacheslav Tikhonov, known for the films "White Bim Black Ear", "War and Peace", for the serial film "17 Moments of Spring"; Irina Muravyova, remembered throughout the country for her acting in the films "Carnival", "The Most Charming and Attractive" and others; Honored Artist of Russia Viktor Proskurin; gold Olympic champion in figure skating Roman Kostomarov.

This date was imprinted in 1834 by the birth of the great Russian chemist and physicist Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev, whose periodic table is familiar to everyone, young and old.

On this day, Sergei Sivokho, TV presenter, showman, Irina Merleni, Ukrainian freestyle wrestler, Russian actress Maria Shekunova, known for the comedy series Real Boys, actor Philip Kotov (Zaitsev + 1 ), American actors James Dean and Seth Green, as well as the world famous French writer Jules Verne.

Horoscope of people born on this day

Humane, inventive, dreamy workaholics can be called people born on the already mentioned day. The sign of the Zodiac - Aquarius - endows its wards with an entrepreneurial streak and a desire to make life easier and better.surrounding.

People born on February 8 have a peculiar attitude towards their he alth. The horoscope indicates the vulnerability of the immune system, the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems. To protect them, you should choose a sparing diet, minimize exposure to alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. These people do not like to talk about their he alth problems to anyone, even doctors. Therefore, the best option for them will be to choose one doctor who will guide them throughout their lives.

Some more interesting facts

In the US, there are several celebrations on this day. In the country, February 8 is a holiday dedicated to the creation of the Boy Scout organization, kites and molasses pies. In the Congo, this day is celebrated as Youth Day. And this date is also listed as World Marriage Day.

In Zoroastrianism, this day is celebrated the holiday of Sraoshi, when the Sun enters the 18th degree of Aquarius. Sraoshi is considered the guardian of dreams, the conduit that connects the world of ideas and the embodied world. The holiday is cheerful, bright, accompanied by eating nuts and halva.

In Hinduism, this day is associated with the glorification of the Goddess of knowledge and education Saraswati. This celebration is not of a national nature, but schools are closed on this day. The day before, students participate in music competitions, sports competitions, discussions.