Today, September 13, marks Hairdresser's Day and Ukrainian Cinema Day, which aims to draw attention to the importance of supporting national film production and preserving cultural heritage, writes UNN.
Hairdresser's Day
On September 13, stylists and hairdressers celebrate their professional holiday. Hairdresser's Day is celebrated worldwide to honor professionals who create looks and give people self-confidence.
The roots of this profession go back to ancient Egypt, where hairstyles had great cultural and social significance. Today, hairdressers not only shape style and appearance, but also often act as interlocutors, listening to and supporting clients during each haircut.
Birthday of Penicillin
September 13 marks the birthday of penicillin - a celebration in honor of the accidental discovery by British scientist Alexander Fleming in 1928. It marked the beginning of the antibiotic era, saving millions of lives and fundamentally changing medicine.
When Fleming was working at St. Mary's Hospital in London, he noticed that mold, accidentally getting into his dishes with staphylococcus bacteria, inhibited their growth.
Before penicillin, there was no reliable treatment for diseases such as pneumonia, gonorrhea, or rheumatic fever. Fleming's discovery changed the situation, making these medicines indispensable.
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Ukrainian Cinema Day
Every year in Ukraine, on the second Saturday of September, Ukrainian Cinema Day is celebrated. This holiday was established by a decree of the President of Ukraine on January 12, 1996, and set specifically for the second Saturday of September.
The history of Ukrainian cinematography dates back to 1893, when the mechanic of Odesa University, Yosyp Tymchenko, created the world's first apparatus capable of simultaneously shooting and playing films - two years before the famous invention of the Lumière brothers. At that time, cinematography was called "moving photography."
The first Ukrainian film screening took place on December 2, 1896, at the Kharkiv Opera House, now the regional philharmonic. It featured short films shot by Kharkiv photographer and the first chronicler-documentary filmmaker Alfred Fedetsky.
Day of Physical Culture and Sports of Ukraine
The Day of Physical Culture and Sports in Ukraine is celebrated annually on the second Saturday of September. The holiday, established by a presidential decree on June 29, 1994, is dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and the promotion of physical activity.
Since the late 19th century, European sports such as football and wrestling spread in Ukraine, and the name of Greco-Roman wrestler Ivan Poddubny was known throughout Europe. Ukrainian athletes won numerous victories in the international arena, performing as part of the USSR national teams, and modern legends such as Serhiy Bubka, Oleh Blokhin, Ihor Belanov, Larysa Latynina, Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, Yana Klochkova, and Andriy Shevchenko are known worldwide.
The holiday unites coaches, athletes, and all supporters of an active lifestyle, celebrating the achievements and traditions of Ukrainian sports.
World First Aid Day
Every year, since 2000, on the second Saturday of September, World First Aid Day is celebrated. It was initiated by national societies that are part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Emergencies usually happen suddenly, when there is not enough time and there are no people with medical education nearby, and ambulance doctors become a real salvation.
Forefeast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross of the Lord
This is the day before the great feast of the Exaltation, which is celebrated on September 14 according to the New Julian calendar. On this day, the memory of the hieromartyr Cornelius the Centurion and the consecration of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Jerusalem are honored, and prayers dedicated to the feast of the Exaltation already begin to be heard.