June 1st. Holidays, birthday parties, significant events on this day

What a beautiful date - June 1! The first day of the month, the first day of summer, the beginning of the school holidays. 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 on June 1: the sign of the zodiac and character traits

A person born on this day, tries to keep up with the times: it is fashionable to dress, read popular literature, choose a profession that is in demand in society. He inherent in empowering people with his own character traits, which in the future makes him disappointed. One of the negative qualities is too superficial attitude to the actions, the inability to bring it to its logical conclusion.

At the person who was born on June 1, the sign of the zodiac is Gemini. He is controlled by two planets: Mars and Mercury, which gives him the ability to quickly establish contacts with people and communicate with them freely. But also these people tend to show undue concern and worry about trifles.

People celebrating the day of their birthday

According to the ancient saints, on June 1, people who were baptized were named by Dmitry, Ignat, Anastasia, Yan, Ivan and Sergei. Also, a person with the name Cornelius can celebrate his Angel Day, as on June 1 the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Monk Cornelius of Komel. It is believed that if a child born on that day is named after him, he will inherit all his positive traits.

The National Calendar

This day is popularly called "Ivan the Long". This name is given because the day is much longer than the night. In the light of time, many different things can be changed, and you can still rest. On this day, there are many different signs. What will the weather be like for the whole month. June 1 was the day of planting cucumbers. Even on this day they plotted against the bad weather, crop failures and pests.

International holiday on June 1

Almost all countries around the world celebrate Children's Day. 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 show maximum care for them and protect from all misfortunes. To celebrate this holiday in Russia they carefully prepare: they develop the program, organize concerts and various entertainments for children.

Workers of agriculture can also arrange a celebration. After June 1 - World Milk Day. The status of the international holiday he acquired in 2001, although in some countries it has been marked as national for many years. Seven years after Milk Day got its recognition, it was already celebrated in 40 countries around the world. In Russia, the main festivities are organized in the Rostov region. Sports competitions and interesting games are held there, and dairy products are served free of charge. The main goal of organizing the World Milk Day is to explain the benefits of dairy products to the human body and to introduce people to the technology of producing this product.

Events that deserve attention in our country

The anti-tobacco law in Russia was adopted on June 1. In 2014, the sale of tobacco products in kiosks is completely banned. In stores, all products must be hidden from the eyes of buyers, you can choose the goods from the catalog. Act effective June 1, 2014, the law tightens the requirements for heavy smokers. The number of places where it is impossible to smoke significantly increased. These are bars, restaurants, cafes, markets and shopping areas, hotels and hostels. Also, scenes in films that demonstrate smoking should be accompanied by social advertising. In all establishments where you can not smoke, special prohibitory signs must be posted. There should not be zones reserved for smokers. The prohibition does not apply to purged verandas.

June 1 in Russia is also the Day of the Northern Fleet. In 1933, on the first summer day, the Northern Military Flotilla was formed. On July 15, 1996, the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy signed an order, and the date was firmly entrenched in our calendar.

Briefly about the holidays celebrated on this day in the world

• In Kenya, the Day of Liberty, which local residents call "Madarak".
• In Mongolia, June 1 is the Mother and Child Day.
• The island state of Samoa celebrates Independence Day.
• Tunisia celebrates the Constitution Day (adopted in 1955).

Important events in Russia

1798 - the establishment of an institute for noble maidens in St. Petersburg.

1806 - laid foundation for the Smolny Institute in St. Petersburg.

1867 - the day of the founding of the Institute of Justices of the Peace.

1922 - the first international airline was opened in the USSR.

1960 - opening of the Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow.

1965 - the Soviet writer MA Sholokhov was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

1992 - Russia becomes the 165th member of the International Monetary Fund.

Significant events in the world

1779 - the foundation of Mariupol.

1831 - the discovery of the northern magnetic pole by the Englishman J. Ross.

1858 - the first coins were made in Canada.

1862 - slavery abolished in the USA.

1863 - the first flight on the airship "Aeron-1" was completed.

1925 - the creation of the American automobile company Chrysler.

1979 - the emergence of a new independent state in Africa - Zimbabwe.

2009 - there was an air crash over the Atlantic Ocean, in which 228 people were killed.

Celebrities, born on this day

Famous personalities born on June 1:

• Russian composer Mikhail Glinka;
• English poet and writer John Maisfield;
• American actress Marilyn Monroe;
• Writer Boris Mozhaev;
• Composer Alexander Dolukhonyan;
• American actor Morgan Freeman ;
• The actress of theater and cinema Evgenie Simonov ;
• Skier Larissa Lazutina;
• Soviet hockey player Viktor Tyumenev.