March 16: International Day of Sports Car Racing, Day Without Selfies

Today, on the third Saturday of March, fans of speed and cars can join the celebration of the International Day of Sports Car Racing, UNN writes.

The event was launched in the United States on the occasion of the 12 Hours of Sebring race  held on the third Saturday of March at the Florida circuit.

This one of the most prestigious endurance races was first held in 1950. Today, cars with two seats and closed wheels participate in this race.

Today's event is an opportunity for fans, teams, and communities to come together to pay tribute to this dynamic sport.

Today, it's worth attending any car race, taking part in various events at racetracks, or simply watching a broadcast with friends in a sports bar or at home.

March 16 is also called the Day Without Selfies.

It is believed that the first selfie was taken in December 1920. This is how five photographers from the Manhattan-based Byron Company photography studio immortalized themselves. The camera was quite heavy, so two men had to hold it at once.

With the advent of digital cameras, selfie-taking has evolved from a simple way of taking pictures of oneself into a whole culture, and a dangerous activity at that.

For some people, it has become a real addiction, and some are willing to risk their lives for a good picture. In addition, the selfie craze has become a serious concern for psychologists and psychiatrists. People are obsessed with their appearance, spending too much time taking and editing selfies. This happens at the expense of live communication and other important things.

Today is also Freedom of Information Day. On March 16, 1751, James Madison was born - one of the authors of the US Constitution, the fourth president of the United States, and an active supporter of transparency and accessibility of government.

Today's event is an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of government transparency and the right of citizens to access information, encourages citizens to participate in self-governance and hold elected officials accountable.

On March 16, handmade lovers can join the Quilting Day.

Quilting is a craft that consists of artistic quilting and embroidery of pieces of fabric between which a layer of cotton wool, tulle, etc. is inserted.

Nowadays, it is a common hobby that includes embroidery, applique, sewing, and patchwork. Many things can be made using the quilting technique, but the most popular are pillows, blankets, and bedspreads. There are three types of quilting: manual, machine, and combined.

According to the church calendar, today is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyr Savin of Yermopol, who lived in Egypt in the third century.

Born into a wealthy family, Savin was a governor in the city of Yermopol. When the Emperor Diocletian intensified the persecution of Christians, Savin resigned his position, distributed his property to the poor, and secretly left the city. He settled in a remote village with other Christians fleeing persecution and spent all his time in prayer.

The pagans searched for Saul for a long time. A beggar recognized him and gave him away. He and other Christians were captured, tortured for a long time, and then drowned in the Nile.

On March 16, Oleksandr, Pavlo, and Trokhym celebrate their name days.