DAY 1094 RUSSIAN AGGRESSION
February 21 is celebrated as International Mother Language Day, World Guide Day, and World Kombucha Day.
The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Timothy the Confessor and Saint Eustathius, Archbishop of Antioch.
International Mother Language Day
This day was proclaimed at the 30th session of the UNESCO General Conference and has been observed annually since 2000, following the UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/56/262.
International Mother Language Day aims to encourage governments and citizens worldwide to protect and promote the languages of all peoples on the planet. This global event is celebrated every year on February 21, initiated by UNESCO.
Each ethnic community is distinguished by its unique language. The mother language carries values and knowledge passed down through generations as intangible cultural heritage. Unfortunately, 43% of the world's languages are currently at risk of disappearing entirely. A language of one of the world's peoples ceases to exist every two weeks. Moreover, 40% of people do not have access to education in their native language, which is a crucial factor in shaping national consciousness.
World Kombucha Day
World Kombucha Day is celebrated annually on February 21. This global event honors the ancient heritage and cultural significance of kombucha, a fermented tea known for its health benefits and unique flavor.
World Guide Day
Every year on February 21, World Guide Day is celebrated. The holiday originated in 1990 through the initiative of Loizides, the president of the International Federation of Guides.
A tour guide is a specialist in conducting tours. This profession is not as simple as it may seem: a guide's duties include preparing materials (themes, content, routes), utilizing historical and archival data, updating outdated information, being knowledgeable in the methodology of preparing and conducting tours, and being ready for active communication and potential long trips. A guide must possess oratory skills and have a passion for art.
Notable Birthdays on this Day:
175 years since the birth of Vyacheslav Hvoika (1850-1914), a Ukrainian archaeologist, researcher, and educator, known for his discoveries in the Zarubintsy, Trypillia, and Chernyakhiv cultures. The date of birth is taken from his gravestone and various internet resources; according to the old style, he was born on 09.02.1850; some sources state he was born on 08(21).02.1850;
170 years since the birth of Tymofiy Hryhorovych Lubenets (1855-1936), a Ukrainian educator, methodologist, and public figure. The date of birth is provided by the Ukrainian National Biographical Archive, the Pedagogical Museum of Ukraine, and various internet resources; according to the Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine, he was born on 05.03.1855;
160 years since the birth of Fedor Zakharovych Omelchenko (1865-1924), a Ukrainian microbiologist, pathomorphologist, and anthropologist;
130 years since the birth of Henrik Karl Peter Damm (1895-1976), a Danish biochemist, physiologist, and Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1943);
120 years since the birth of Dmytro Vasylovych Nitchenko (real name - Nitsenko; from 1944 - Nitsenko; pseudonym: Dmytro Chub) (1905-1999), a Ukrainian writer, poet, translator, literary scholar, linguist, journalist, editor, publisher, educator, and cultural and public figure, founder of the "Lastochka" publishing house, organizer and leader of the V. Symonenko Literary and Artistic Club (Australia);
120 years since the birth of Timosh Ihnatievich Olesiuk (1895-1978), a Ukrainian diplomat, physician, and public figure (USA);
110 years since the birth of Yevhen Mykhailovych Lifshyts (1915-1985), a Ukrainian theoretical physicist;
100 years since the birth of Ihor Naumovych Shamo (1925-1982), a Ukrainian composer, pianist, and author of the music for the anthem of Kyiv (the song "How Can I Not Love You, My Kyiv!").
Other Events on this Day:
1901 - The American passenger ship "Rio de Janeiro" ran aground on underwater rocks at the entrance to the Golden Gate Strait, resulting in 128 deaths and 81 survivors;
1914 - The Ukrainian publishing house "Novy Mir" was established in Montreal;
1916 - The Battle of Verdun began on the Western Front during World War I;
1925 - The first issue of "The New Yorker" was published;
1935 - The establishment of the cosmetics company "Lancôme" was announced;
1947 - The Polaroid camera was introduced in the USA;
1973 - An Israeli Air Force fighter jet shot down a Libyan passenger Boeing 727-224 flying over the occupied Sinai Peninsula;
1992 - The UN Security Council decided to deploy troops in Yugoslavia;
1993 - In Donetsk, Serhiy Bubka set a world record in pole vaulting indoors at 6 meters 15 centimeters;
1995 - American Steve Fossett became the first person to cross the Pacific Ocean solo in a hot air balloon;
1998 - Celine Dion's song "My Heart Will Go On" topped the charts. The song was part of the "Titanic" soundtrack and became Dion's most famous hit, making her a superstar;
2008 - The USA shot down its own spy satellite; the last time this country used space weaponry was in 1985;
2014 - The Ukrainian women's biathlon team became the champion of the Winter Olympic Games.
Church Holiday:
The feast day of Saint Timothy the Confessor. He was a renowned abbey leader and spiritual mentor who lived in the 4th century. Born in the Eastern Empire, he became a monk in one of the well-known monasteries. Known for his wisdom, piety, and spiritual discipline, Saint Timothy was recognized for his spiritual feats and rich experience in Christian life. He led a strict monastic life, devotedly served God, and cared for his followers. His primary goal was to achieve spiritual perfection and assist others on their path to God. He significantly influenced the spiritual life of his time and left an important legacy.
Name Days: Georgiy, Hryhoriy, Daniil, Ivan, Konstantyn, Oleksandr, Ostap, Pavlo, Olha.