What is the holiday on September 18: interesting facts about this day

Humanity has an incredibly rich and eventful history. In it, each date has its own special unique meaning.

September 18 is not just another day in the calendar, but an important date with many interesting events and holidays celebrated around the world. OBOZ.UA tells about it in more detail.

Day of memory of St. Eumenius

On September 18, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Eumenius, who was the bishop of Hortyn on the island of Crete. Eumenius was famous for his wisdom, compassion for others, and ability to perform miracles.

On the day of the feast, believers gather for worship to pray to the saint and ask for his intercession.

Day of the Martyrs Sophia and Irene

This day also commemorates the holy martyrs Sophia and Irene. Their story is a tale of courage and unwavering faith. They sacrificed their lives for Christianity, not giving up their beliefs even during persecution and torture.

International E-book Reading Day

E-books allow you to store thousands of works in your pocket, making it easier for people around the world to access knowledge. International E-Book Readers' Day, celebrated on September 18, is dedicated to promoting this convenient format of literature.

International Water Quality Monitoring Day

Water is the most important resource for life on Earth and the health of humanity depends on its quality. International Water Quality Monitoring Day was established to raise awareness of the need to protect water resources.

World Bamboo Day

Bamboo is a unique plant that has many uses: from building materials to textiles and paper. World Bamboo Day, celebrated on September 18, is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of bamboo in the environmental and economic spheres, as well as for the preservation and development of the bamboo industry.

Significant events on September 18

96 - Marcus Cocceius Nerva becomes Roman emperor after the assassination of Domitian.

1502 - Christopher Columbus lands on the island of Costa Rica during his fourth voyage to the New World.

1640 - A church council begins its work in Kyiv, approving a catechism for the Orthodox Church.

1714 - George, the new King of Great Britain from the Windsor dynasty, arrives in London.

1851 - The first copy of the New York Daily Times is published in the United States.

1886 - French poet Jean Maurice publishes an article that became the manifesto of Symbolist writers.

1901 - Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky consecrates the Church of the Holy Trinity in Bila Tserkva.

1918 - Valencia football club is founded.

1929 - The first Ukrainian combine harvester is produced at the Kommunar plant in Zaporizhzhia.

1944 - The Road to Slavery by Friedrich Hayek is published.

1965 - Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia is declared a state reserve.

1973 - The Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic are admitted to the United Nations.

1997 - Google.com domain is registered.

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