February 19: Traditions, signs, horoscope

Every day of the calendar is associated with some important events, significant holidays, the name-day of famous people. Not an exception and February 19. In the history of Russia, he was remembered in the first place as the date of the abolition of serfdom. But there are other important events that occurred in different years around the world on this February day. Many famous people who influenced the course of history also appeared on February 19. Yes, and the people this day is associated with a lot of interesting signs. Therefore, it will be interesting to learn more about it.

World history

On this day, the world's first synoptic map appeared. It was created by the French astronomer Urbain Leverrier in 1855. The map was compiled from measurements of weather forecasters from different European cities. Calculations and their indicators were sent by telegraph. The map displayed the air temperature, wind direction and other synoptic data. Thanks to such maps, you can get a full picture of the weather conditions, as well as explore possible changes to it.

This date has remained in history as well as the day of the appearance of the phonograph. It was patented in 1878 by Thomas Edison and became the first device intended for recording and reproducing sound. The phonograph brought its creator worldwide fame. The great merit of the inventor is that he sent the first batch of instruments to his famous contemporaries. Thanks to this, you can now hear how the voice of Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov and many others sounds.

February 19 in Burma remembered the most massive in the history of the attack of crocodiles. In 1935, reptiles were eaten by almost a thousand Japanese soldiers who hid in local swamps, trying to hide from the British.

February 19 in the history of Russia

On this day in 1847 the doctor Fyodor Inozemtsev conducted the first surgical operation under anesthesia using ether. This was a truly revolutionary event and was the beginning of an era of anesthesia in medicine.

77 years ago on this day the world's first Soviet drifting scientific station "North Pole-1" completed its work. For nine months of its work, it swam more than two thousand kilometers, and by the end of the research from the ice floe, on which it was located, almost nothing remained. The results of the expedition were highly appreciated in the scientific community and played an important role in the study of the North Pole.

Peasant Reform

February 19, Russia recalls the history of serfdom and the rejection of it. The so-called peasant reform became the very first and, perhaps, the most significant during the years of the reign of Alexander II. The Manifesto was signed in 1861, on 19 February. The abolition of serfdom, however, did not become complete, as it provided for a number of additional conditions. In particular, peasants were considered free and were given the right to manage personal property at their discretion.

The landowners had to offer the former serf a farmstead and land. And for this peasants were obliged for a long time to serve corvee. Thus, the reform did not release the serfs and was not very profitable for the landlords. Nevertheless, it played an important role in the development of capitalist relations in Russia.

By the way, it is interesting that Alexander II himself ascended the throne on this February day, six years earlier.

Famous birthday people

On this February day, many famous personalities who influenced the course of world history were born. Let's mention some of them.

On this day in 1630, the birth appeared Shivaji, the national hero of India. He became famous as a defender of Hinduism, a fighter with Muslim rulers and the creator of an independent Marakhta state.

On this February day in 1473, the famous astronomer Nikolai Copernicus was born. He was the creator of the heliocentric system of the world - the astronomer first expressed the idea that our Earth revolves around the Sun, and not vice versa.

On this day in 1945 the famous Soviet and Russian musician, People's Artist of Russia Yury Antonov was born.

On February 19, one of the most famous Hollywood actors celebrates the holiday. On this day, Benicio Del Toro appeared.

The meaning of the date for Orthodoxy

Over the long years that there is Christianity, many monks and pilgrims have been canonized and erected in the face of the saints. On February 19, the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates Fotiy of Constantinople. He is revered as a zealous defender of the East from the Catholic West. St. Photius left a lot of work and, without a doubt, was one of the most outstanding people of his time.

Also in the church calendar on this day, many Christian martyrs are remembered. Among them are Dorotheus, Callistus, Christina and Theophilus. They lived and suffered for the faith in the late 3rd century. Saint Dorothea adamantly professed Christianity and was executed for refusing to sacrifice pagan gods.

National celebrations

A lot of interesting holidays are celebrated all over the world on this February day. Let us recall some of them. For example, in Armenia, the Day of donating books is celebrated on February 19. The holiday was established seven years ago, and the date was not chosen by chance. It was on this day that the outstanding writer of the country Hovhannes Tumanyan appeared.

In Kyrgyzstan, on February 19, a holiday dedicated to the financial police is celebrated. The service was established to effectively combat economic crimes. And the best of its employees are awarded this day with honorary awards.

In Nepal on this date is Constitution Day, and in Turkmenistan - a holiday dedicated to the national flag. There are other very unusual celebrations. For example, in the US on this February day is celebrated a holiday dedicated to mint chocolate.

Day of dolphins and whales

There is also a special celebration, which the entire world celebrates on February 19, - Day of whales. Note that this date applies to all marine mammals and other creatures living in the depths of the underwater world. 19 years ago, a moratorium on whaling was signed. He remains in force even now. Whale hunting is prohibited all over the world, as well as the trade in meat of these animals. The matter is that in the XIX century whales were almost completely exterminated, as a result today many species are included in the international Red Book. The only exception is aboriginal fishing and the seizure of animals for scientific purposes.

This date is noted for the purpose of preserving the whale population, and also to draw the attention of the masses to the need to protect these unique creatures and all marine mammals in general, as they have a direct impact on the entire ecosystem of the Earth.

What tell horoscopes?

Many people are interested in the following question: "Who is the horoscope of the person born on February 19 - Aquarius or Fish?" It is not so easy to answer it as it may seem at first glance. The fact is that this date is borderline for two characters. This is the last day of the ruling of Aquarius, and the very next day Pisces takes over their rights. Therefore, a person born on February 19 is under the influence of two signs at once. His qualities are inherent in both Aquarius and Pisces.

In addition, every year the transition from one sign to another takes place at different times. Therefore, you can more accurately determine your zodiacal patron, knowing the exact place and time of birth. Using this information, you can find out for certain in which sign the Sun was on that day.

By the floral horoscope, born on this day patroness belladonna. It gives people both inner and outer beauty.

According to the Druid calendar, February 19 is under the auspices of the pine. It gives people born on this day, grace, courage and fortitude.

An interesting is the so-called shadow horoscope, showing the dark side of human nature. According to him, people born on this day are under the influence of the Harpy sign.

Folk signs

On February 19, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast day of the Monk Vukola. He became the first bishop who had occasion to serve in Asia Minor. There Vukol turned to the Orthodox faith a huge number of pagans.

In the people this day is connected with the beginning of the calving of domestic cattle. Our ancestors had a lot of signs, indicating the gender of the calves, and how long they will live. On this day it was customary to pray for a good hotel. A good sign was the birth on that day of two calves with the same color.

February 19 predicted the weather for spring and summer time. It was believed that the colder on Vukola, the warmer it will be in March and April. And still people believed that if a lonely person reads a prayer on this day, then soon he will meet his fate.