This day combines a professional Ukrainian holiday, honoring the work of sports media, and even a bit of mysticism and mysteries related to space, writes UNN.
Day of the Tax Officer of Ukraine
An official professional holiday for employees of the State Tax Service, celebrated annually on July 2 (established by a presidential decree in 2020).
On this day, specialists who ensure the filling of the state budget are congratulated, which is critically important for the functioning of the country's economy, especially under martial law and recovery conditions.
World Sports Journalists Day
A professional holiday established in 1994 on the initiative of the International Sports Press Association (which was founded on July 2, 1924, in Paris).
This is a holiday for those who help us feel the emotions of victories, analyze matches, write about Olympic achievements, and promote sports and a healthy lifestyle worldwide.
World UFO Day / Ufologist Day
An unofficial but very popular global holiday. The date was chosen in honor of the infamous "Roswell Incident" of 1947, when an alien spacecraft allegedly crashed in New Mexico (USA).
Today, this day unites researchers of the unknown, science fiction fans, and everyone who believes we are not alone in the universe.
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Surprise Day
An unofficial positive holiday that encourages doing something unexpected and pleasant for your loved ones, friends, or colleagues. Even a small unexpected coffee or a warm message can change someone's day for the better.
Placing of the Honorable Robe of the Most Holy Theotokos at Blachernae
According to the new (New Julian) calendar, which the OCU and UGCC have adopted, today commemorates a 5th-century event when the robe (garment) of the Virgin Mary was solemnly transferred from Palestine to Constantinople and placed in the specially built Blachernae Church. It is believed that this shrine repeatedly saved the city from enemy attacks.
Day of Remembrance of Saint Photius, Metropolitan of Kyiv
Also, according to the new style, the memory of Metropolitan Photius (15th century) is honored, who did much for the development of the church and the preservation of spiritual unity in Ukrainian lands.