International Movie Day, Call a Friend Day. What else can be celebrated on December 28

International Movie Day, Call a Friend Day. What else can be celebrated on December 28

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December 28 2023, 04:09 AM • 102685 views

International Film Day commemorates the first commercial release of film by the Lumière brothers in 1895. The first in Ukraine The cinema opened in Kyiv in 1897.

Today, December 28, is International Film Day, UNN writes.

It was on December 28, 1895, that the Lumiere brothers held the the first commercial movie screening in Paris. The ticket cost one franc. At the first movie screening. 35 tickets were sold.

The first cinema in Ukraine was opened in Kyiv in Kyiv in 1897.

In 1927, the movie "The Jazz Singer" was released in the United States with with synchronized sound, and in 1934, Hollywood released the first color film released the first color movie.

Today we can also celebrate Short Film Day. because it was with such films that the history of world cinema began. of world cinema began with such films.

December 28 is also the Call a Friend Day.

The event is dedicated to reconnecting with friends through the the simple yet powerful power of a phone call. In our fast-paced world, where digital communication often replaces face-to-face communication, this day reminds us of the importance of voice communication and maintaining relationships with friends.

Today we can also celebrate Calendar Day. It was on December 28 December 1708, the first civilian calendar by Jacob Brass was published in the Russian Empire, which included Ukraine. the first civilian calendar by Yakov Brass was published in the Russian Empire, which included Ukraine.

According to the church calendar, December 28 is the Day of Remembrance of twenty thousand Christian martyrs.

According to legend, in 302, 20 thousand Christians in Nicomedia refused to sacrifice to pagan gods.

By order of Emperor Maximian, they were all burned alive.

Today, Peter, Simon, and Ignat celebrate their name days.