What day is it today in Ukraine and the world

May 9 – Europe Day. The date is dedicated to the unity of the countries that are part of the European Union. Also, the event has another name – Schuman Declaration Day. Historically, there are two whole days of Europe. The first is May 5th. It was founded to celebrate the creation of the Council of Europe in 1949. The second, on May 9, commemorates the fact that in 1950 the founding countries first proposed the creation of the European Union.

May 9th is also World Melanoma Day . Falls on the second Monday in May. Melanoma is a malignant tumor that appears on the skin. The purpose of the day is to remind people to protect their skin from excess UV radiation.

Also May 9 is Victory Day over Nazism in World War II 1939-1945 . It is official in Ukraine. Starting from 2016 – a day off.

May 9 – what holiday is today in the church calendar

May 9 in the church calendar is the day of remembrance of the Holy Martyr Basil, Bishop of Amasia . The holy martyr lived at the beginning of the 4th century in the city of Amasia (Pontia). He consoled and supported Christians who suffered from persecution. In those days, Emperor Licinius sat on the throne of the Eastern part of the Roman Empire, who signed a decree on the free practice of Christianity, although in his heart he hated this faith and was a pagan.

Likiy once caught fire with a passion for the maid of his wife Constance, whose name was Glafira. The virgin told her queen about everything and provided her with money and sent her away from the city. On the way to Armenia, Glafira stopped in Amasia, where Bishop Basil gave her shelter. At that time, a temple was being built in the city, so Glafira gave all the money received from the queen for the construction, and then asked for more in a letter. This letter reached the emperor, which made him very angry.

Enraged, Lycius asked to send a bishop to him along with a maid. Righteous Glafira died before this order reached the ruler of Amasia. But the bishop was thrown into prison. At the trial, Basil refused to renounce his faith and become the high priest. For this he was executed.

Memorable dates May 9

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for today, May 9:

• 1913 – the first flight of the hydroplane S-10 “Hydro” by Igor Sikorsky;
• 1913 – the film “Fantômas” is released on the screens of France;
• 1919 – Symon Petliura becomes the head of the Directorate of the UNR;
• 1927 – The Australian Parliament moves to the new capital of Canberra;
• 1950 – Establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community, which became the harbinger of the European Union;
• 1962 – the first flight in the United States of the S-64 crane helicopter by Igor Sikorsky.

Name days: how to name a child born on May 9

What are the name days today: Vasily, Ivan, Peter, Nikolai, Stepan.

May 9th were born:

• 1871 – Ukrainian folklorist, literary critic and ethnographer Vladimir Gnatiuk;
• 1890 – Ukrainian military and political figure Kirill Osmak;
• 1918 – Ukrainian actor Nikolai Panasiev;
• 1936 – Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, cameraman and politician Yuriy Ilyenko;
• 1995 – Ukrainian TV presenter, announcer, TV journalist and dubbing actor Viktor Dyachenko.

Weather on May 9

May 9 in Kyiv cloudless, no precipitation. It is cloudy in Lviv in the morning, but it is clear in the afternoon and in the evening, without precipitation. In Kharkov, the sky will clear up in the evening, light rain is possible in the afternoon. In Odessa, it will be cloudy with clearings during the day and in the evening, without precipitation.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +16 during the day and +12 at night. In Lviv +17 during the day and +11 at night. In Kharkov +16 during the day and +10 at night. In Odessa +20 during the day and +11 at night.