What a wonderful date - June 1st! The first day of the month, the first day of summer, the beginning of the holidays for schoolchildren. And how many significant events in Russia are celebrated on June 1. After reading this article, you will learn about all the interesting facts that made this day popular.
People born 1 june: zodiac sign and character traits.
A person born on this day tries to keep up to date: it is fashionable to dress, read popular literature, choose a profession that is in demand in society. It is inherent in endowing people with their character traits, which subsequently makes them disappointed. One of the negative qualities is too superficial attitude to the actions being performed, inability to bring what was started to its logical conclusion.
A person who was born on June 1 has the zodiac sign Gemini. It is controlled by two planets: Mars and Mercury, which endows it with the ability to quickly establish contacts with people and communicate with them naturally. But also these people tend to show excessive concern and worry about nothing.
People celebrating name day on this day.
According to the ancient clergy, the birthday on June 1 are people who were baptized with the following names: Dmitry, Ignat, Anastasia, Jan, Ivan and Sergey. Also, a person named Cornelius can celebrate his Angel Day, since on June 1 the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Monk Kornil Komelsky. It is believed that if a child born on this day is named in his honor, then he will inherit all his positive character traits.
Folk calendar
This day is popularly called "Long Ivan". This name is given because the day is much longer than the night. In daylight, you can redo many different things, and still succeed in relaxing. There are many different signs on this day. What the weather will be like this will be the whole month. June 1 was the day of planting cucumbers. Even on this day, they plotted against bad weather, crop failures and pests.
International holiday June 1
In almost all countries of the world, Children's Day is celebrated. It was approved in November 1949, and was first celebrated in 1950. This day is not only an occasion for children's fun, but also reminds all adults that they are responsible for their children and should take maximum care of them and protect them from all adversities. They are carefully preparing for this holiday in Russia: they are developing a program, organizing concerts and various entertainments for children.
Agricultural workers can also celebrate. After all, June 1 is World Milk Day. It acquired the status of an international holiday in 2001, although in some countries it has been celebrated as national for many years. Seven years after Milk Day was recognized, it has already been celebrated in 40 countries. In Russia, the main festivities are organized in the Rostov region. There are held sports and interesting games, treated with dairy products for free. The main purpose of organizing World Milk Day is to clarify the benefits of dairy products for the human body and to familiarize people with the production technology of this product.
Events that are worthy of attention in our country
On June 1, an anti-tobacco law was adopted in Russia. In 2014, the sale of tobacco products at kiosks was completely prohibited. In stores, all products must be hidden from the eyes of buyers, you can choose a product from the catalog. Effective June 1, 2014, the law toughens the requirements for heavy smokers. Significantly increased the number of places where you can not smoke. These are bars, restaurants, cafes, markets and retail premises, hotels and hostels. Also, scenes in films that show smoking should be accompanied by social advertising. In all smoking- free establishments, special prohibition signs must be posted. There should be no smoking areas. The ban does not apply to purged porches.
June 1 in Russia is also the Northern Fleet Day. In 1933, on the first summer day, the Northern Naval Flotilla was formed. On July 15, 1996, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy signed an order, and the date is firmly entrenched in our calendar.
Briefly about the holidays celebrated on this day in the world
- In Kenya - Freedom Day, which locals call "Madaraka".
- In Mongolia, June 1 is Mother's and Children's Day.
- The island nation of Samoa celebrates Independence Day.
- Tunisia celebrates Constitution Day (adopted in 1955).
Important events in Russia
1798 - the establishment of the Institute for noble maidens in St. Petersburg.
1806 - the foundation was laid for the Smolny Institute in St. Petersburg.
1867 - the foundation day of the Institute of Justices of the Peace.
1922 - the opening of the first international airline took place in the USSR.
1960 - opening of the Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow.
1965 - the Soviet writer M. A. Sholokhov was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature.
1992 - Russia becomes 165 member of the International Monetary Fund.
Significant events in the world
1779 - the foundation of Mariupol.
1831 - discovery of the north magnetic pole by the Englishman J. Ross.
1858 - the first coins were made in Canada.
1862 - slavery is abolished in the USA.
1863 - the first flight on the airship “Aeron-1” was completed.
1925 - Creation of the American automobile company Chrysler.
1979 - the emergence of a new independent state in Africa - Zimbabwe.
2009 - There was a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean, in which 228 people died.
Celebrities born on this day
Famous people born on June 1:
- Russian composer Mikhail Glinka;
- English poet and writer John Maysfield;
- American actress Marilyn Monroe;
- writer Boris Mozhaev;
- composer Alexander Dolukhonyan;
- American actor Morgan Freeman ;
- theater and film actress Evgenia Simonova ;
- skier Larisa Lazutina;
- Soviet hockey player Viktor Tyumenev.