According to the Gregorian calendar, February 7 is considered the 38th day of the year. Over the entire history, many memorable events occurred on the indicated date. This is what this article will be devoted to.
Winter sports day
For the first time in 2015, a winter sports festival will be celebrated on February 7th. Athletes from all over the world are engaged in figure skating, skiing, snowboarding, and Russian are no exception. Thanks to skill and constant training, our country has a huge number of prizes in competitions. The date was not chosen by chance. On the initiative of the President of the Olympic Games, it was decided to make February 7 a holiday, since it was at this time that the Olympic Games in Sochi were opened. Exactly one year has passed since that date.
The purpose of the celebration was primarily the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Of course, Winter Sports Day is a tribute to the athletes who participated in the Sochi Olympics. It is planned to celebrate this holiday traditionally, opening the competition "Ski Track of Russia". Hockey, figure skating and speed skating competitions will be held in all cities.
Holiday 19 days of the month Mulk
In the Baha'i community, this day marked the beginning of the month of "domination, " in Arabic it sounds like a "mulk." According to tradition, February 7 is divided into three parts: prayer, administrative and social. Community councils are held to tell stories that elevate the soul, and music can play there.
February 7 in other countries
Abroad, this day is also memorable, but for various reasons. For example, in Grenada, February 7 is a holiday of national importance. It's about Independence Day. On February 7, the Republic of Tatarstan celebrates such a memorable date as Coat of Arms Day. In Ireland, a church holiday is celebrated at this time. St. Matt's Day is a memorable date for many Irish people. In Japan, in February, celebrate the day of the northern lights.
Who has a name day that day?
On February 7, both Orthodox and Catholics celebrate. The latter include Pitt, Collet, Eugene, Chrysolius.
The Orthodox have a name day on February 7 at Boris, Alexander, Anatoly, Vitaly, Gregory, Dmitry, Peter, Vladimir, etc.
Who was born on February 7?
Many famous personalities were born on this day. For example, born on February 7 - the writers Thomas More, Charles Dickens, Sinclair Lewis, Paul Nisan, Doris Gerke, composers Richard Jene, Quincy Porter, Dieter Bohlen, Alexey Mogilevsky. On this day, many legendary scientists and scientists were born - academician Theodul Ribot, psychiatrist Alfred Adler, biophysicist Alexander Chizhevsky, physiologist Ulf on Euler, engineer Wan-An, aircraft designer Oleg Antonov. February 7 is the birthday of the Russian Empress Anna Ioannovna, the philosopher Peter Struve, the artist Vladimir Makovsky, the cosmonaut Konstantin Feoktistov. On this day, singer Anita Tsoi and actor Ashton Kutcher celebrate their birthdays.
Religious holidays
On February 7, the Russian Orthodox Church pays tribute to the icon of the Mother of God, the Monk Mar of Omir and Poplius of Syria, the holy martyrs Stephen and Boris, Basil the Bishop of Pryluksky, Metropolitan of Kiev and Galitsky and others. Catholics celebrate religious holidays in memory of St. Collet, Pope Pius Pius 19 and St. Chrysolius.
Events until the 19th century
February 7th in history is a very significant date. In 1238, the city of Vladimir was besieged by the troops of Batu. Many rulers of states and empires were enthroned that day, for example, in 457 - Leo the First Mackella, in 1301 - the Prince of Wales, in 1311 - Johann of Luxembourg, in 1550 - Pope Julius the Third. In 1780, the city of Syktyvkar (Komi Republic) was founded. Many historical events related to military operations occurred then. In 1783, French and Spanish troops ceased to besiege Gibraltar, and the battle of Debre Tabor was fought in Ethiopia. In 1865, the northerners defeated the Khachers Runes. All actions took place during the Civil War in the United States. On February 7, 1900, during the Second Boer War, the British released Ladysmith.
In addition to military operations, February was remembered by history for some interesting situations and discoveries. For example, on February 7, 1845, a Portland vase at the British Museum was smashed by a vandal Wilde Loyd. For the first time in 1847, an operation was performed in the Russian Empire using ether anesthesia.
20th century events
Many memorable events took place on February 7th. A sign of victory, independence, or vice versa a tragedy - for residents of different countries, this date was remembered in its own way. For example, in the UK, February 1907 became famous for the fact that it was then that women were allowed to vote. This was achieved thanks to the Dirt March. On February 7, three thousand female representatives walked barefoot through mud and cold. Since then, this date has gone down in history.
In February 1924, the countries of the USSR and Italy established diplomatic relations. A little later (in 1941) the famous Soviet submarine K-55 was launched. In 1950, the Ka-10 helicopter first landed on the deck of the ship. In 1977, the Soyuz-24 spacecraft was launched. In 1984, the American astronaut for the first time in history went into outer space without communication with the ship. In 1992, the USSR adopted the law "On Protection of Consumer Rights", which is also used by modern residents of Russia. In 1998, the 18th Olympic Games in Japan were opened.
But not only positive events remembered the date of February 7th. In 1951, more than 705 civilians were killed for political reasons during the Korean War. In 1981, 52 people were killed in a plane crash near Leningrad. All these people were the leaders of the Pacific Fleet of the USSR. A similar tragedy happened in the Dominican Republic. Then 188 people died. In Afghanistan in 1998, more than 4.5 thousand people died due to a severe earthquake.
21st Century Events
The 21st century has just begun, but the day of February 7 has already become a memorable date as a result of some events. 2014 was a special year for Russia. On February 7, the 22nd Olympic Games in Sochi were opened, which ended more than safely for our country. After the victory, it was decided to make February 7 Winter Sports Day.
Several events went down in politics: the elections in Costa Rica were won by Aura Chinchilla, in Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych was ousted by Yulia Tymoshenko, and the president of the Maldives resigned.
