Today, July 31, everyone can join the International Day of Appreciation for Rescuers. We are talking about water rescuers, UNN writes.
The first professional water rescuers appeared in the United States. In the nineteenth century, the country began to actively create recreation areas on water bodies. This led to a sharp increase in the number of drownings. It is believed that about nine thousand people died on the water in the United States every year. This prompted beach owners to hire people to keep order on the water and help people who were drowning.
In 1912, the first professional water rescue service was established in the United States.
Also today, all fans of books and movies about the adventures of the boy with magical powers Harry Potter celebrate his birthday.
According to the story, the fictional boy wizard was born on July 31, 1980. Interestingly, it was on this day, only in 1965, that the author of the Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling, was born.
According to J.K. Rowling, the idea to write a book about an orphan boy with magical powers came to her while she was waiting for a train to London at a train station in Manchester. On the way, she made her first notes in the carriage.
The main Harry Potter book series consists of seven novels, and the main film series consists of eight films.
The role of Harry Potter made the young actor Daniel Radcliffe world famous.
Today, animal lovers can join the events dedicated to the Day of the Outbred Dog.
This day promotes the idea that when choosing a pet, you shouldn't only look for purebred dogs.
A purebred dog that you take from a shelter or just pick up on the street will definitely thank you for your kindness with its love and loyalty.
Since the middle of the twentieth century, July 31 has been celebrated as African Women's Day. The event was launched in 1962 at the All-African Women's Conference in Tanzania.
On this day, various events are held to draw the world's attention to the fact that African women are subjected to harassment and discrimination.
And July 31 is also World Ranger Day: people who inspect protected areas, national parks, etc. and thus protect wild animals from poachers and the negative effects of civilization.
According to the church calendar, today is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Righteous Eudocimus, who lived in the ninth century.
Eudocimus was born into a Christian family, received a good education, served in the Byzantine army, became a military commander, and was later appointed governor of one of the provinces.
Eudocimus lived by God's commandments, was just, and helped those in need.
It is believed that Eudocimus died when he was 33 years old, and his incorrupt relics healed the sick.
On July 31, Yevdokim, Anton, Arseniy, Denys, Anna, and Yelyzaveta celebrate their name days.