What a wonderful date - June 1st! The first day of the month, the first day of summer, the beginning of vacation for schoolchildren. And how many significant events in Russia are celebrated on June 1st. After reading this article, you will learn about all the interesting facts that made this day popular.
People born on June 1: zodiac sign and character traits
A person born on this day tries to keep up with the times: dress fashionably, read popular literature, choose a profession that is in demand in society. He tends to endow people with his own character traits, which subsequently makes him disappointed. One of the negative qualities is a too superficial attitude towards the actions being taken, the inability to bring what has been started to its logical conclusion.
A person born on June 1st has a zodiac sign of Gemini. He is ruled by two planets: Mars and Mercury, which gives him the ability to quickly establish contacts with people and communicate casually with them. But these people also tend to show excessive concern and worry over trifles.
People celebrating this name day
According to the ancient calendar, birthday people on June 1 are people who were given the following names at baptism: Dmitry, Ignat, Anastasia, Yan, Ivan and Sergey. Also, a person with the name Cornelius can celebrate his Angel Day, since on June 1 the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Cornelius of Komel. It is believed that if a child born on this day is named after him, he will inherit all his positive character traits.
Folk calendar
This day is popularly called "Long Ivan". This name is given because the day is much longer than the night. During daylight hours, you can do a lot of different things, and still be able to relax. There are many different signs for this day. Whatever the weather will be, the whole month will be like that. June 1st was a day. Even on this day they made a conspiracy against bad weather, crop failures and pests.
International holiday June 1
Almost every country in the world celebrates Children's Day. It was approved in November 1949, and was first celebrated in 1950. This day is not only a reason for children's fun, but also reminds all adults that they are responsible for their children and must take maximum care of them and protect them from all adversity. They are carefully preparing for this holiday in Russia: they are developing a program, organizing concerts and various
Agricultural workers can also celebrate. After all, June 1 is World Milk Day. It acquired the status of an international holiday in 2001, although in some countries it has been celebrated as a national holiday for many years. Seven years after Milk Day received 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 offered free of charge. The main goal of organizing World Milk Day is to explain the benefits of dairy products to the human body and familiarize people with the technology for producing this product.
Events that are worthy of attention in our country
An anti-tobacco law was adopted in Russia on June 1. In 2014, the sale of tobacco products in kiosks was completely prohibited. In stores, all products must be hidden from the eyes of customers; you can choose a product from a catalog. The law in force since June 1, 2014 tightens the requirements for heavy smokers. The number of places where smoking is prohibited has increased significantly. These are bars, restaurants, cafes, markets and retail premises, hotels and hostels. Also, scenes in films that demonstrate smoking should be accompanied by public service announcements. In all establishments, special prohibition signs must be posted. There should be no areas designated for smokers. The ban does not apply to ventilated verandas.
June 1 is also Northern Fleet Day in Russia. In 1933, on the first day of summer, 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 fixed in our calendar.
Briefly about the holidays celebrated on this day in the world
- In Kenya, it is Freedom Day, which locals usually call “Madaraka”.
- In Mongolia, June 1 is Mother and Child Day.
- Samoa celebrates
- Tunisia celebrates Constitution Day (adopted in 1955).
Important events in Russia
1798 - establishment of an institute for noble maidens in St. Petersburg.
1806 - the foundation was laid for 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 - Sheremetyevo International Airport opened in Moscow.
1965 - Soviet writer M. A. 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 - foundation of Mariupol.
1831 - discovery of the north magnetic pole by the Englishman J. Ross.
1858 - The first coins are produced in Canada.
1862 - Slavery abolished in the United States.
1863 - the first flight on the airship Aeron-1 was made.
1925 - creation of the American automobile company Chrysler.
1979 - the emergence of a new independent state in Africa - Zimbabwe.
2009 - A plane crash occurred over the Atlantic Ocean, killing 228 people.
Celebrities born on this day
- Russian composer Mikhail Glinka;
- English poet and writer John Masefield;
- American actress Marilyn Monroe;
- writer Boris Mozhaev;
- composer Alexander Dolukhonyan;
- American actor ;
- theater and film actress;
- skier Larisa Lazutina;
- Soviet hockey player Viktor Tyumenev.
Roman Emperor Marcus Didius Severus Julianus was killed in his palace.
The first written mention of Scotch whiskey is in the Scottish Exchequer Records. The distiller was the monk John Cor.
The building of the Smolny Institute was laid in St. Petersburg (architect Giacomo Quarenghi)
In St. Petersburg, around the Transfiguration Cathedral, a fence made of Turkish guns was installed - trophies of the Russian-Turkish war of 1828-1829
The first controlled flight on the Aeron-1 airship without an engine. The airship could take off from the ground, fly against the wind and make a smooth landing. This happened by moving the cabin and tilting the airship up or down. The flight was accomplished by dumping ballast
American inventor Thomas Alva Edison received the first patent for an electric voting recorder
The Great Northern Telegraph Society was founded in Denmark, which in the following decades built underwater communication stations throughout the Russian Empire. One of the oldest Russian partner companies currently operating in Western Europe
A bust of Peter I was unveiled in St. Petersburg on the territory of the Imperial River Yacht Club on Krestovsky Island
The first pay telephone was installed in the New Haven (Connecticut) bank building - the forerunner of modern pay phones
The US Senate rejected US President Thomas Woodrow Wilson's proposal to establish an American protectorate over Armenia
A library campaign has been announced in Soviet Russia, designed to help revive the activities of libraries and attract peasants, workers and youth to them.
A contract was concluded between the USA and the USSR on the participation of American engineers in the construction of 90 Soviet metallurgical plants
The Northern Military Flotilla has been formed in the USSR with its base in the Kola Bay. Zakhar Zakupnev was appointed commander
The first transcontinental airline in the USSR opened from Moscow to Vladivostok, one of the longest in the world. In those days, flights were made with intermediate stops in 4 days
The first issue of the comic book magazine Action Comics was published, in which the most famous comic book hero Superman appeared. The magazine cost $10, and by 1995 surviving copies were selling for over $75,000. Superman was written by Jerome "Jerry" Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster.
For the first time in the UK, British European Airways began delivering airmail by helicopter.
International Children's Day
This holiday has been celebrated annually around the world since 1950. Its goal is to attract people’s attention to the situation of children in the family and society. This is a reminder to the adult population of the need to respect the rights of the child - to life, education, recreation, freedom of opinion, and religion. Adults should not forget that absolutely every child, regardless of place of birth and skin color, should have their own carefree childhood. In which there is no place for threats, aggression, violence and exploitation of child labor.
On June 1, numerous entertainment events are organized for millions of children around the world - free rides on attractions, drawing with chalk on the asphalt, watching children's films in cinemas, free distribution of balloons, ice cream and other sweets. From squares, parks, and cafes you can hear the ringing, joyful laughter of children. For many schoolchildren, their favorite summer vacation begins on this day.
World Milk Day
The International Food and Agriculture Organization, operating under the patronage of the UN, once took the initiative to celebrate June 1 every year as World Milk Day. This day was not chosen by chance. In some Western countries, Milk Day has already been celebrated as a national holiday. And it fell precisely on June 1, or on days close to this date. That's why we stopped at this day. The first international celebration took place in 2001. After 7 years, about 40 countries, including Russia, celebrated the milk holiday - the main festivities took place in the Rostov region. Where sports competitions and exciting games were held at the sports and theatrical venues of Central Park. Here, free distribution of dairy products was carried out, and fairy-tale characters staged all kinds of dairy-themed performances. The organization of the celebration was undertaken by two companies - Tetra Pak and ALL. The purpose of celebrating World Milk Day is to promote a healthy lifestyle and nutrition, explain the benefits of dairy products and inform people about activities related to milk production.
June 1 in the folk calendar
According to the folk calendar, June 1 is marked as Ivan the Long. Long - because the day is longer than the night, and while it passes, many things can be done, and there will also be time for rest. There are many signs associated with June Ivan. For example, to find out what month it will be - rainy or not, you need to pay attention to the weather. If it rains on Ivan and the next day, it means a dry, hot summer. After Ivan, the real summer came; as it was unnecessary, they hid warm clothes for the winter. For a long time, cucumbers were planted for Ivan, and the fields were also charmed against crop failures, bad weather, the evil eye, and pests.
Historical events of June 1
His first creations were 60 hp tracked tractors that ran on naphtha fuel. Only in 1937 More efficient diesel tractors began to roll off the assembly line. During the Second World War, the Kharkov and Kirov motor plants were evacuated to Chelyabinsk. And with common efforts, on the basis of the tractor plant, the production of tanks was started, including the famous T-34. Modern ChTZ has changed not only its name (now it is URALTRAK), but also expanded its products, which are supplied to the foreign and domestic markets. These include bulldozers, pipe layers, mini-tractors and front-end loaders, as well as spare parts for them and other high-tech engineering products.
From that moment on, in order to become a full-fledged car driver, it was necessary to obtain registration license plates and pass exams, proving that the driver was ready to drive a car. Only then was he given a driver's license.
It’s hard to imagine now, but before 1936, to get from Moscow to Vladivostok by plane, it was necessary to spend 4 days on the road and make several transfers. Which caused great inconvenience to passengers. And only the opening of a transcontinental airline solved their problems at once. By the way, this route is still considered one of the longest in the world.
The first issue of a comic book magazine was released, on the pages of which appeared the defender of the offended and oppressed - the invincible Superman. In the now world-famous tight blue suit. The author of his adventures was Jerry Segal, and the artist Joe Shuster embodied the idea in drawings, including inventing the famous costume. The magazine was called Action Comics.
June 1, 2009 Airbus A 330 with 228 passengers took off from Rio de Janeiro, heading for Paris. 4 hours after takeoff, the airbus hit a zone of turbulence and then disappeared from radar. When the plane did not arrive in Paris at the scheduled time, and according to experts, it should have run out of fuel, the search began for the missing ship. The next day, the wreckage of the French A 330 was discovered by search aircraft. All passengers and crew members were killed.
Born on June 1
On the first summer day of 1926, Norma Jeane Mortinson (Baker), a sex symbol of the twentieth century, known throughout the world as Marilyn Monroe, was born in Los Angeles. She starred in several films - “Love Nest”, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, “Chorus Girls”, “Some Like It Hot”, etc. Only a few can appreciate what kind of actress she was. But millions cannot forget what kind of woman she was. Unfortunately, beauty and charm did not bring Marilyn happiness. All her life she was caressed by the attention of men, but she remained lonely and misunderstood by them. Disillusioned with life and men, she voluntarily left this world at the age of 36. The pathologist determined death from an overdose of sleeping pills.
The future star of Soviet cinema, Evgenia Simonova, was born into an intelligent Leningrad family. Simonova's mother taught a foreign language, and her father was a famous scientist. And of course, the parents did not predict a career as an actress for their daughter. Little Zhenya studied choreography and studied music (she graduated from the Gnessin Music School). And after graduating from high school, she entered drama school. Success in cinema came to Evgenia Simonova immediately in her first year. When she starred in the legendary film by Leonid Bykov - “Only Old Men Go to Battle”, appearing in the image of a young pilot Masha Popova. Afterwards there were Katya Snegireva in “Athos” and Tasya Smelkova in “The Lost Expedition” and many more roles in theater and cinema, which brought Simonova further popularity. But nevertheless, the hearts of many millions of viewers were forever conquered by the sweet, modest, charming, with a beautiful smile, young Masha Popova.
Name day June 1
Alexander, Dmitry, Anton, Valentin, Maxim, Mikhail, Pavel, Nikolay, Ivan, Sergey, Anastasia
1495 - First written mention of Scotch whiskey in Scottish Treasury records. The distiller was the monk John Cor.
1779 - Mariupol was founded by Greek settlers.
1787 - Catherine II organized a review of the Russian fleet in Inkerman.
1792 - Kentucky becomes the 15th US state.
1796 - Tennessee becomes the 16th US state.
1798 - St. Catherine's Institute for noble maidens was established in St. Petersburg.
1806 - the building of the Smolny Institute was founded in the city of St. Petersburg (architect Giacomo Quarenghi).
1816 - Paraguayan Consul José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia became Permanent Dictator of the Republic (Spanish: Dictador Perpetuo de la Republica), four years later renaming his post Supreme Dictator (Spanish: El Supremo Dictador). Francia held this post, possessing unlimited power, until his death in 1840.
1830 - in St. Petersburg, around the Transfiguration Cathedral, a fence was installed from Turkish guns - trophies of the Russian-Turkish war of 1828-1829.
1831 - English explorer James Ross discovered the north magnetic pole.
1858 - The first Canadian coins are produced.
1860 - The Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone for the Canadian Parliament building in Ottawa.
1862 - Slavery is prohibited throughout the United States.
1863 - the first controlled flight on the Aeron-1 airship without an engine. The airship could take off from the ground, fly against the wind and make a smooth landing. This happened by moving the cabin and tilting the airship up or down. The flight was accomplished by dumping ballast.
1867 - The institution of justices of the peace was introduced in the Russian Empire.
- Toronto has been declared the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario.
1869 - American inventor Thomas Alva Edison received the first patent for an electric vote recorder.
- The Great Northern Telegraph Society was founded in Denmark, which in the following decades built underwater communication stations throughout the Russian Empire. One of the oldest Russian partner companies currently operating in Western Europe.
1873 - a bust of Peter I was unveiled in St. Petersburg on the territory of the Imperial River Yacht Club on Krestovsky Island.
1880 - the first pay telephone was installed in the bank building of New Haven (Connecticut), the forerunner of modern pay phones.
1899 - the Eintracht football club (Frankfurt, Germany) was created.
1920 - The American Senate rejected the proposal of US President William Wilson to establish an American protectorate over Armenia.
1922 - The Oirot Autonomous Region was created as part of the Altai Territory, now the Altai Republic.
- The first international airline in the USSR Moscow - Königsberg was opened.
1925 - The American automobile company Chrysler was created.
1927 - All drivers in the Canadian province of Ontario were required to obtain a driver's license.
1929 - a library campaign was announced in Soviet Russia, designed to help revive the activities of libraries and attract peasants, workers and youth to them.
1931 - a contract was concluded between the USA and the USSR on the participation of American engineers in the construction of 90 Soviet metallurgical plants.
1933 - Donald Douglas's first airplane of the famous DC brand, the Douglas DC-1, took off.
- In the USSR, the Northern Military Flotilla was formed with its base in the Kola Bay. Zakhar Zakupnev was appointed commander
1935 - A driver's license and license plate test was introduced in England.
- First flight of the S-43 amphibious aircraft.
1936 - The first transcontinental airline in the USSR opened from Moscow to Vladivostok, one of the longest in the world. In those days, flights were made with intermediate stops in 4 days.
- The wedding of Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard.
1938 - The first issue of the comic book magazine Action Comics was published, in which the most famous comic book hero Superman appeared. The magazine cost $10, and by 1995, surviving copies were selling for over $75,000. Superman's adventures were written by Jerome "Jerry" Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster.
1946 - Television licenses were issued for the first time in Britain;
1948 - For the first time in the UK, British European Airways began delivering airmail by helicopter.
1950 - Decca Records released the world's first 33.3 rpm record.
- First flight of the Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark.
1955 - the preliminary design of the Mi-6 helicopter was approved.
1962 - Declaration of independence for Western Samoa.
1965 - writer Mikhail Sholokhov was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
1966 - George Harrison at a Ravi Shankar concert in London was amazed by his music and performance.
- A dajibao was read on Chinese national radio calling for a fight against the bourgeoisie, which began a massive campaign of repression against the intelligentsia.
- First broadcast of color television in Canada.
1967 - The Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is the best album of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine.
1979 - the birth of the new independent African state of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia).
1980 - Ted Turner's television channel, CNN (Cable News Network), began operating, the first 24-hour news channel.
1992 - Russia became the 165th member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
1997 - the group “Chicherina” debuted in Yekaterinburg, the soloist is Yulia Chicherina.
2001 - In the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, Crown Prince Dipendra shot his entire family and shot himself, killing King Birendra and almost all members of the royal family.
- As a result of the terrorist attack at the Dolphi discotheque (Dolphinarium), committed in Tel Aviv (Israel) by a suicide bomber from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad organization, 21 people were killed and 120 were injured. The victims of the terrorist attack were mainly teenage repatriates from the former USSR.
2004 - Yunna Moritz was awarded the Andrei Sakharov Prize.
- The general director of the Russian television channel NTV, Nikolai Senkevich, fired the host of the popular program “Namedni” Leonid Parfenov in the evening.
2005 - Residents of the Netherlands rejected the draft European Constitution in a referendum.
2007 - the name of Ekaterinburg was assigned to asteroid 27736 Ekaterinburg.
2008 - in Moscow, actions of Russian sexual minorities took place on two streets at once (Tverskaya and Bolshaya Nikitskaya). They have been attempting to carry out human rights actions since 2006.
2009 - The largest plane crash in the history of Air France over the Atlantic Ocean.
2011 - A ship with refugees on board was shipwrecked off the coast of Tunisia.
Calendar holidays in June
June 1st- International Children's Day. Established in 1949 by decision of the session of the International Democratic Federation of Women. This day was first celebrated in 1950 and has been celebrated annually since then.
June 1st- birthday of M.I. Glinka (1804-1857), Russian composer. You can hold a themed musical fire, a music quiz, or organize listening to records. Make a program on the camp radio about the great Russian composer.
June 4- birthday of A. N. Maykov (1821-1897), Russian poet. You can have a poetry evening.
June 6- birthday of A.S. Pushkin (1799-1837), Russian poet. You can organize a Pushkin poetry festival in a detachment, in a camp.
June 7- the world's first Soviet orbital manned scientific station "Salyut" was created (1971) by docking the Salyut station and the Soyuz-11 transport ship. The flight of the station, piloted by a crew consisting of cosmonauts G.T. Dobrovolsky, V.N. Volkova, V.I. Patsayev, lasted for 24 days. As a result of the ship's undocking, the crew died.
June 8- birthday of I.N. Kramskoy (1837-1887), an outstanding Russian painter. You can plan a conversation about the life and work of the painter, an exhibition of paintings.
June 11- birthday of V.G. Belinsky (1811-1848), Russian literary critic, publicist, revolutionary democrat.
June 14- birthday of N.G. Rubinstein (1835-1881), Russian pianist, conductor, musical and public figure.
June 19- the eighteen-day orbital flight of the Soyuz-9 spacecraft, piloted by cosmonauts A.G. Nikolaev and V.I., was successfully completed (1970). Sevastyanov.
21st of June- birthday of the Russian poet A.T. Tvardovsky (1910-1971). Poetry evenings can be held, and for younger children there is a competition for the best performance of poetry.
22nd of June- treacherous attack (1941) by Nazi Germany on the Soviet Union. The beginning of the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany.
