October 1 is an eventful day. This date is not only a significant day in world history, science and culture, but also an excellent occasion for celebration in many countries of the world.
October 1: memorable dates in world history, science and culture
October 1 is the day that has forever been memorized in the history of mankind. For historians, it is significant for such events as:
- annexation of the Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) to France (1795);
- the conclusion of a union treaty between Finland and Germany (1940);
- the unification of Cameroon (1961);
- Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus (1960);
- formation of the People's Republic of China (1949);
- Independence Day in Nigeria (1960).
On this day, the two parts of the state united into the Federal Republic of Cameroon: the former French part became known as Eastern Cameroon, and the former British - Western.
For scientific progress, October 1 noted in the automotive industry:
- release of a new model of the car "Ford Lizzie" (1908);
- release of the world's first car of the Zaporozhets brand (1960).
In culture, two grandiose events took place on this day:
- opening of the Theater of Satire in Moscow (1924);
- opening of the Opera and Ballet Theater in Kiev (1926).
October 1: world holidays
In addition to historical events, the following holidays are celebrated on October 1:
International Day of Older Persons. Initially, this holiday was officially adopted in European countries, a little later in America, and in the late 90s it began to be celebrated all over the world. However, the day of the elderly is most popular in the Scandinavian countries.
International Music Day. Dmitry Shostakovich was one of the initiators of this holiday. Every year, since 1975, on October 1, concert programs have been organized around the world with the participation of famous musicians, artists and art groups.
Day of the Ground Forces of the Russian Federation. The date of the celebration was chosen for a reason. It was on October 1, 1550, thanks to the Decree of Tsar Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible), that the first standing army was created.
Day of workers of the prosecutor's office of Azerbaijan.
Day of teachers and mentors in Uzbekistan. This is a professional holiday that has been celebrated since 1997.
Day of Japanese Wine (Nihon-shu-no Hi - translated means "Sake Day"). Japanese Wine Day was approved at the Central Meeting of the Japan Winemakers' Union in 1978, under the pretext of a professional holiday.
It is on October 1 that winemakers start making new wine. However, it should be noted that such a holiday is not a national celebration in Japan.
In addition to official holidays, this day is also captured in Orthodoxy:
- Day of Remembrance of the Monk Euphrosyne of Suzdal;
- Day of Remembrance of the Monk Illarion of Optina;
- Day of the Old Russian Icon of the Mother of God.
Based on the foregoing, October 1 is a truly significant day, and it has a huge number of reasons to celebrate it solemnly!
