Every day of human history is remarkable. Not a day passed without events. Moreover, every minute, every second in the world something happens. Consequently, the fifth of February is also no exception. What happened that day? How important is it for Russian history? What events are associated with this date in the context of the development of the world community? What famous personalities were born?
Historical events
February 5 is a really important day from a historical point of view. In our country, it became the date of signing the decree on the creation of the first higher educational institution in Russia. Empress Elizabeth, daughter of Peter I, signed a decree on the creation of the first university in our country, the project of which was developed by M. Lomonosov and I. Shuvalov.
This day was no less significant for Russian art. On February 5, 1881, the Bolshoi Theater hosted the premiere of P. Tchaikovsky’s opera based on the work of the same name by A.S. Pushkin "Eugene Onegin."
This day is associated with an extremely important event, which allowed to save tens of thousands of people. It is about the appearance of the Victory Road in 1943, which connected Leningrad with the rest of the country. This path provided the inhabitants of the besieged city with provisions and essential goods.
Lunar calendar for this day of the year
February 5, according to the lunar calendar for 2015, is the 16th day, which will mark the waning of the moon. This is the first day after the full moon, so the Earth’s satellite is 98% illuminated. Astrologers consider this day to be extremely favorable for any kind of action. It's time to do work that requires attention, thoughtfulness and painstaking analysis.
February 5 is perfect for concluding important transactions in real estate, finance, and procurement. Many people will succeed in mediation, study, and self-development. Self-improvement, by the way, is the area of activity that should be given enough attention on a given lunar day.
This day is characterized by a mental upsurge in many people, they can feel enough strength in themselves to get down to business, which they put off for a long time for later. Energy is best channeled into creativity, as well as physical development, so that it does not turn into aggression. This phase of the moon can contribute to a change in the emotional and physical state of a person, the emergence of new ideas, judgments and opinions.
Zodiac sign of people born on february 5
Under what zodiac sign people are born on February 5? Aquarius is the answer to this question. Persons born under this sign are characterized by vulnerability, special sensitivity, which sometimes prevents them from resisting the stresses of the surrounding reality. Friendship for them is something sacred, indestructible. That is why Aquarius has few friends. They are surrounded by a large number of acquaintances, but do not have the habit of letting strangers in, since they are afraid to be deceived.
Astrologers believe that Aquarius is easy to impress. This is not a sign of weakness. It is rather an excessive curiosity, a subconscious desire to constantly learn something new. Such new ones are often the proposals of other people, which sometimes seem absurd to Aquarius. Another unique feature of the representatives of this sign is the ability to combine incredible sensuality and prudence. Aquarians can do crazy things for the sake of love, but not endanger themselves and those around them.
One of the most characteristic features of Aquarius is sociability. They have an irresistible desire to constantly make others happy. But such an altruistic attitude has a flip side: Aquarius can often not notice what is happening around them.
Celebrities born on this day
February 5th gave the world a lot of talented people whose names are booming throughout the world. Russia did not do without such famous personalities. On February 5, theater and film actress Tatyana Abramova was born, known to a wide audience for filming in such films and television shows as A. Solomin’s “The Hunt”, performances in the Saturday theater in St. Petersburg.
Perhaps the most famous birthday person on this day is Cristiano Ronaldo. The list of his football achievements is very impressive, which once again proves the pattern of his popularity among agents and professional clubs dreaming of such a striker. He was born in 1985 in a small Portuguese town on the island of Madeira. The talent for football was discovered by Cristiano from an early age. By the age of 17, he was able to beat the best defenders among compatriots. He was the first among the Portuguese athletes to sign a contract with the legendary club Manchester United.
No less well-known representative of the world football elite - Neymar - also celebrates his birthday on February 5. The athlete was born in 1992 in the town of Mogi das Cruzes. His parents had nothing to do with sports: his father was a jeweler. However, from childhood Neymar showed a talent for football, as a result of which, at the age of 16, he signed a contract with the Santos professional club.
Birthdays
According to the Orthodox tradition, Gennady, Vladimir, Evdokia, Catherine, Ivan, Joseph and Fedor celebrate the name day on February 5 . Name day - the so-called angel day, that is, an Orthodox holiday held in honor of a saint. On this day, it is customary to go to worship and put candles in front of the icons of the corresponding saints, you can ask them for something or give thanks for something.
Holidays on this day
Each day of the calendar year is something remarkable for the history of a particular state or the world community as a whole. The exception is not February 5th. What holiday is celebrated on this day? If we talk about global events, then this is first of all Market Economy Day. This concept has existed for several decades in the field of housekeeping and trade in developed countries of the world. Let us consider this term in more detail, since not everyone fully understands its essence.
A market economy is farming and building economic relations based on free enterprise. It is characterized by a wide variety of forms and types of activities aimed at conducting trade and business management, as well as a restriction for representatives of state structures on interference in the private economic affairs of companies, firms and entrepreneurs.
For many countries, this day is associated with their public holidays, which are not so famous outside their borders. So, Mexico celebrates Constitution Day, and the United States, for example, Meteorologist’s Day.
Orthodox holidays
What do people celebrate according to the Christian tradition on February 5? What holiday attracts believers to church on this day? The fifth of February is associated with the names of the holy martyr Clement and the Monk Gennady of Kostroma. They are known for their piety throughout life and their desire to draw as many people as possible into the Christian faith.
Folk traditions on this day.
In addition to the fact that believers celebrate their birthday on February 5, there are other traditions that are followed in Russia. So, Russian people believe that the singing of a tit warns that frost will come on this day, and that the grain in the barns will remain intact. It is necessary to pay special attention to health in connection with the upcoming cooling.