If you like holidays, no one will stop you from celebrating them daily. Each new date is an occasion to recall significant historical events, congratulate the representatives of a particular profession, get acquainted with folk traditions and just have fun from the heart. October 21 is a day that is no exception. What holidays fall on this date in different parts of the world? To find out about this, go on a short trip.
Egypt. Navy Day
The brave soldiers of the naval service of Egypt love holidays no less than others. October 21 is their professional day. It was installed in memory of a significant event that occurred in 1967.
At that time there was a confrontation between the armies of Egypt and Israel. By order of the president, for the first time in history, four anti-ship missiles were used to attack the destroyer Eilat. Released from boats like Komar, they successfully hit the target. An Israeli ship was sunk along with 47 crew members. Another 90 people were injured.
Victory at the Elite was important to the Egyptians. After all, this destroyer in 1956 participated in battles with the ship Ibrahim I and forced him to surrender. In June 1967, he sank an Egyptian torpedo boat. However, he was unable to avoid retribution.
Honduras. Army Day
The countries of Central America are a problem region. There were many bloody wars. Coups, dictators in power are unlikely to surprise local residents. Honduras was no exception.
In this country, public holidays are dedicated to military coups. On October 21, 1956, the army of Honduras overthrew the interim president. He was Julio Lozano Diaz, arbitrarily seizing power in 1954. Since then, the military has been actively involved in the fate of their native country. And October 21 was chosen as the official day of the army.
For residents of Honduras, this holiday serves as a reminder that the armed forces are not pawns in the hands of the government. They are an independent institution capable of overthrowing objectionable leaders and taking power into their own hands.
Marshall Islands. Consent day
This state, unlike the previous ones, does not have its own army. Here the sun shines brightly, the sea runs on sparkling sand and palm trees fly up into the sky. However, not everything is so cloudless.
Since 1885, the islands belonged to the Germans. During the First World War, they were captured by Japan, and in 1944 they passed into the possession of the United States. Since 1946, America has conducted nuclear tests here. In 1954, a hydrogen bomb was dropped on the Bikini Atoll. Its power was a thousand times greater than the force of the explosion in Jeroshima. The monstrous program was stopped in 1958. She caused great damage to the exotic nature of the Marshall Islands.
Only in 1979, the country proclaimed itself a separate republic. In 1986, the United States signed the “Free Association” Agreement with it, which effectively recognized the independence of the Marshall Islands. It happened on October 21st. The day has since been celebrated by the islanders as a celebration of harmony.
United Kingdom. Battle of trafalgar
This momentous event happened on October 21, 1805. The Royal Navy of England won a grand victory over the armies of France and Spain. The battle was commanded by 47-year-old Horatio Nelson, who gave his life that day. The losers lost more than 20 ships, while Britain retained all the ships. This discouraged Napoleon from getting involved in a war with her, and he focused on Russia and Austria.
The day of the Battle of Trafalgar has been widely celebrated since 1896. The British remember the glorious past, pay tribute to the commander Nelson. In the XIX century, parades, balls, dinner parties, demonstrations of the capabilities of military equipment were timed to it. During the First World War there were no means and forces for the holidays. However, the naval leadership was still gathering at the ceremony.
Today, in honor of the heroes of the battle, a parade of naval forces is held. In London, a procession to Trafalgar Square. To the column of Horatio Nelson, wreaths and flowers are laid.
United Kingdom. Apple day
On October 21, the British not only recall past victories, but also enjoy delicious fruits. The apple, according to the charity fund "Common Ground", is a symbol of the diversity of life. It appears in many myths and tales. Everyone remembers the apple of discord, as well as the fruit that destroyed Adam and Eve. In Russian fairy tales, this unique fruit is called rejuvenating and endow with magical power. One way or another, but in 1990 the Common Ground was proclaimed October 21 as apple day.
Since then, it has been celebrated with the opening of fairs. On them you can try apples of different varieties and dishes from them, buy seedlings, get tips from professional gardeners. Culinary master classes and fun contests are also held. You can shoot apples with onions or expertly peel the fruit, getting the longest strip of peel.
Russia. Chilly
In the Orthodox Church, October 21 is the day of veneration of Saints Pelagia and Tryphon. The first lived in the third century BC. e. in Antioch and was a famous harlot. Bishop Nonn earnestly prayed for her salvation, and an unknown force brought the woman to the temple. She voluntarily received baptism, and then spent the rest of her life in a monastery, where she posed as a monk.
Tryphon was born in the 16th century in the Arkhangelsk province. From childhood, he wanted to become a monk and took tonsure at 22 years old. Saint Nicholas, who appeared to Tryphon during his illness, awarded him the gift of working miracles. Not wanting glory, the saint went to deserted places, where he converted the Gentiles to faith. He founded the Assumption Monastery in Vyatka.
The people called this day "Chills," "Chilly." He foreshadowed the onset of cold weather. Mistresses repaired warm clothes, lowered them into the salted river, where they were stored until winter. Men chopped and burned the forest, preparing new fields for next year.
October 21 is a day filled with its traditions and memorable dates. It doesn’t matter if you shoot arrows at the apples, glorify Vice Admiral Nelson or pray to Saints Tryphon and Pelagia. The main thing is to live this day for the benefit of yourself and others.