DAY 1049 RUSSIAN AGGRESSION
January 7 is celebrated as International Programmers' Day, International Day of the Silly Walk, Tempura Day, Cabbage Day, and Spinning Wheel Day.
In the USA, it is Mentor Day.
The Orthodox Church commemorates the feast of St. John the Baptist.
International Programmers' Day
The date was chosen because the number 7 is often associated with magic or completeness in digital systems. It can also symbolize the harmony that programmers strive to achieve in their code.
Mentor Day
Mentor Day, or "I Am a Mentor Day," is celebrated in the USA on January 7 each year. This day is dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the invaluable role of mentors in guiding and shaping people's lives.
International Day of the Silly Walk
Since 2012, International Day of the Silly Walk has been celebrated on January 7. The idea for this celebration was inspired by a famous sketch from the British series "Monty Python's Flying Circus," where the main character, played by John Cleese, is a civil servant who walks silly to the Ministry.
Tempura Day
Every year, fans of Japanese cuisine celebrate Tempura Day, a holiday dedicated to a unique dish that has gained popularity far beyond Japan. Tempura is not just a culinary tradition but also a cultural heritage that unites generations of food lovers.
Cabbage Day
On January 7, toys with large heads celebrate their birthday.
Spinning Wheel Day
Spinning Wheel Day is celebrated on January 7, marking a holiday of traditions and crafts, observed the day after the Epiphany. This day signifies the return of women to work after twelve days of Christmas, primarily focusing on resuming spinning and other domestic tasks.
Also on this day:
1919 - Following the transfer of power from the Directory to the Red Army troops, Jewish pogroms began in Zhytomyr and nearby towns, lasting for a week;
1924 - In the Odessa region, during Christmas trading, Jewish pogroms occurred under anti-Soviet and anti-Semitic slogans, spreading to Olviopol;
1927 - The first transatlantic telephone call was made from New York to London;
1929 - In New York, milk was sold for the first time in the world in cardboard cartons;
1949 - The University of Southern California in Los Angeles announced the receipt of the first photograph of genes;
1953 - U.S. President Harry Truman announced that the United States possessed a hydrogen bomb;
1980 - Indira Gandhi became Prime Minister of India once again;
1989 - Crown Prince Akihito of Japan was proclaimed the new emperor, marking the beginning of the Heisei era;
1992 - Portugal recognized Ukraine's independence;
1992 - The telephone company AT&T released the first videophone, priced at $1499;
1999 - Hearings began in the U.S. Senate for the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, who was accused of lying under oath about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky;
2015 - A terrorist attack in Paris: two armed Islamic terrorists in masks attacked the editorial office of the satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo," killing 12 people. The following day, their accomplices killed more innocents. It took two days for police units to surround and shoot the terrorists during the assault.
Born on this day:
130 years since the birth of Anton Dmitrievich Lebedintsev (Bas-Lebedintsev) (1895-1979), Ukrainian composer, conductor, educator, and musical public figure;
120 years since the birth of Konstantin Alexandrovich Lordkipanidze (1905-1986), Georgian writer, translator, particularly of the works of T. Shevchenko and I. Franco;
100 years since the birth of Tanasy Tanasiyevich Baranyuk (1925-1964), Ukrainian woodcarver;
100 years since the birth of Gerald Malcolm Durrell (1925-1995), British zoologist, naturalist, animal writer, founder of the Jersey Trust for Wild Animal Conservation and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
Church holiday:
On January 7, the Orthodox calendar commemorates the feast of St. John the Baptist. This day is dedicated to remembering the significance of the life and ministry of John the Baptist, who played a key role in the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. The term "feast" indicates that on this day, believers "gather" for joint prayer and veneration of the saint. John the Baptist is called the Forerunner because he prepared the people for the coming of the Savior and proclaimed Him. He became a symbol of repentance, humility, and fulfilling God's will.
Liturgies are held in churches, where excerpts from the Scriptures recounting the life of John the Baptist are read. Saint John serves as an example of strict asceticism, so believers try to refrain from excess on this day. Although the main consecration occurs on the Epiphany, in some traditions, the water continues to be blessed on this day as well. The Feast of the Assembly of John the Baptist is a time for spiritual reflection and honoring the saint, who inspired people to seek the purification of the soul and repentance through his life.
Name days: Athanasius, Basil, Ivan.