DAY 1051 RUSSIAN AGGRESSION - ДЕНЬ 1051 РОССИЙСКАЯ АГРЕССИЯ
January 9 is celebrated as International Choreographer's Day, Day of the Word Botanist, and Day of Playing God.
The Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Polyefkt.
International Choreographer's Day
January 9 marks International Choreographer's Day, dedicated to those who carefully preserve and enhance the techniques and aesthetics of dance, teaching future performers.
The term "choreography," which emerged in the 18th century, has Greek origins and literally translates to "the recording of dance, a dance, or a round dance." It is the art of creating and staging dance performances.
In a broader sense, choreography today encompasses all forms of dance as a combination of two areas: the art of ballet and the art of dance. A choreographer is responsible for staging a dance for an individual performer or a group. Simply put, they act as a coach for the dancer.
This profession, despite the origins of dance in Ancient Times, is believed to have appeared in the 12th century when there was a need to teach dance to court ladies and gentlemen.
Day of the Word Botanist
The Day of the Word Botanist, or Day of the Wordsmith, is celebrated annually on January 9. This day is a special occasion for lovers of the power of language and fans of words, celebrating speech and the magic of words. It is dedicated to those who find joy in words, their meanings, and the rich tapestry of language.
Day of "Play God"
The Day of "Play God" is celebrated every year on January 9.
This special day encourages people to do good and bring about positive changes in the world. The concept, inspired by the idea of possessing divine power for one day, focuses on using this power for the greater good rather than for egocentric desires.
Official Opening of the United Nations Headquarters in New York (USA)
On October 4, 1949, a ceremony was held in New York to lay the foundation for the future United Nations headquarters, which officially opened on January 9, 1951. The UN headquarters is a complex of buildings that serves as the official office for the main working bodies of the UN. Architects, designers, and engineers from around the world were invited to create the complex.
The group created 50 different designs and, after a selection process, settled on the conceptual idea of French architect Le Corbusier. According to his blueprints, the complex was to skillfully combine a variety of styles: tall glass panels for offices and a low round dome for the General Assembly hall. By the time construction was completed, the UN headquarters was regarded as a model of modern architectural design in Manhattan.
In addition to the buildings in New York, the UN has three other auxiliary regional headquarters: in Geneva (Switzerland), in Vienna (Austria), and in Nairobi (Kenya). However, the most important decisions of the Organization are made in New York, as most meetings of the UN General Assembly and Security Council take place there.
Approximately 61,000 employees from about 170 countries work in the UN's working bodies, agencies, and centers worldwide. About one-third of the Organization's personnel is located at the headquarters in New York.
Also on this day:
1923 - Spanish inventor Juan de la Cierva made the first flight in the autogyro he invented. With the development of helicopters, work on creating autogyros was discontinued;
1923 - Germany defaulted due to its failure to meet reparations obligations under the Versailles Treaty; two days later, France and Belgium occupied the Ruhr;
1951 - The official opening of the United Nations Headquarters took place in New York;
1960 - Construction of the Aswan Dam on the Nile in Egypt began;
1972 - The ocean liner "Queen Elizabeth," then the largest passenger ship in the world, caught fire and sank in the harbor of Hong Kong;
1992 - Guinea, Venezuela, and Chile recognized Ukraine's independence;
2005 - In the presidential elections of the Palestinian Authority, former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas won, succeeding the late Yasser Arafat;
2007 - Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone;
2020 - The III Winter Youth Olympic Games opened in Lausanne, Switzerland;
2021 - A passenger Boeing 737 crashed in Indonesia.
Born on this day:
150 years since the birth of Nikanor Kharitonovich Onatsky (1875-1937), a Ukrainian painter, graphic artist, poet, playwright, art expert, and museum figure; according to other sources, he was born on December 21, 1874;
150 years since the birth of Stepan Teodorovich Tomashevsky (1875-1930), a Ukrainian historian, philosopher, publicist, and political figure, a student of M. Hrushevsky.
Church Holiday:
In the Orthodox calendar - the feast day of Saint Polyefkt.
This Christian saint lived in the 3rd century and died for his faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (244-311). Little is known about his life, but he is one of many martyrs who suffered for their devotion to Christ during the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.
Polyefkt was a Christian from a region in Asia Minor, possibly from a town or village where he held an important position or was a military or administrative figure. At that time, Christians were persecuted for refusing to worship pagan gods, and it was for his devotion to Christ that Polyefkt became a target of persecution.
Polyefkt was arrested and subjected to severe torture. He refused to renounce his faith and was therefore executed. It is said that his martyrdom became a great testimony for other Christians, and his memory was preserved in the Church.
Name Days: Zakhar, Pavel, Petr, Filipp, Antonina.