Today, February 23 is considered a holiday for all men and not only those who served or fought. Moreover, not everyone knows why this day is celebrated on this holiday. In fact, February 23 was chosen quite by accident and is dedicated to the day of the creation of the Red Army, which in fact was formed on January 28. Since then, for almost a hundred years they have not forgotten about such an important date for men as February 23. Next, we suggest reading more interesting and surprising facts about February 23.
1. As you know, this very date is the proclaimed Day of the creation of the Red Army.
2. In fact, the date of the proclamation of the Red Army was January 28, old style.
3. In 1919, the first anniversary of the creation of the Red Army was celebrated.
4. In 1922, the first solemn events took place in honor of the significant date.
5. In 1938, the first gift in honor of the holiday was issued a nominal coin “Defender of the Fatherland”.
6. Politicians of the period of the Great Patriotic War declared February 23 a holiday.
7. Even Stalin himself received telegrams of congratulations in honor of the holiday.
8. "Day of the Red Army and Navy" is the official name of the holiday in the period from 1922 to 1946.
9. "Day of the Soviet Army and Navy" is the official name of the holiday from 1946 to 1993.
10. Since 1995, the holiday has been named Defender of the Fatherland Day.
11. In the period from 1993 to 1999, this holiday is celebrated in Ukraine.
12. December 6 was designated the official Day of the Armed Forces in Ukraine.
13. Since 1999, the holiday has been named Defender of the Fatherland Day.
14. In Kyrgyzstan and Russia, this holiday is considered a day off.
15. The first Russian prince Rurik died on 23 February.
16. Napoleon was appointed chairman of the Italian army on this very day.
17. Scientist Nikolai Lobachevsky made his discoveries in the field of geometry that day.
18. In 1874, a world famous game such as tennis was patented on this date.
19. Beer under the well-known brand "Zhigulevskoe" was put into production on this very day.
20. On this day, such figures were born as hotelier Caesar Ritz, banker Meir Rothschild, composer Georg Handel, director of "Gone with the Wind" Victor Fleming, artist Kazimir Malevich, writer Julius Fuceka, actor Oleg Yankovsky and composer Yevgeny Krylatov.
21. In 1918, this day meant victory over Pskov and Narva.
22. According to the old style, March 8 falls exactly on February 23, so this day was celebrated in Russia for the International Women's and Men's Day.
23. In 1922, this day received official status.
24. In 2002, 23 February became an official holiday in Russia.
25. This holiday concerns both men and women who are involved in military service.
26. Most of the inhabitants of Russia tend to consider this very day a holiday for all men.
27. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Prokhor on this day.
28. The guardian from unexpected death Harlampia was born on this day.
29. The theory of parallel directions was proposed by Nikolai Lobachevsky on this very day.
30. A granite sign with a special inscription was placed on Poklonnaya Hill on 23 February.
31. The Court for the Protection of Human Rights began its work on 23 February 1959.
32. At the Basmanny market in Moscow, a tragedy occurred in this number, where 99 people fell into the rubble.
33. Organist and composer Georg Friedrich Handel was born on 23 February 1685.
34. The famous impressionist painter Kazimir Malevich was born on February 23, 1878.
35. The talented Russian director and actor Oleg Yankovsky was born on February 23, 1944.
36. The Patriarch of All Russia, Alexy II, was born in the family of a priest on February 23, 1929.
37. On February 23, Vasily, Arkady, Anna, Karp, Gregory, Anton, Prokhor, Galina, Valentina, Mark, Ivan, German, Porfiry celebrate their name days.
38. Men dream of getting practical things and electronics for this holiday.
39. As gifts on this day, most men again want to see ties, souvenirs, perfumes and socks.
40. A desired computer accessory, an album of your favorite band, games, a collector's edition of a book is the best gift for men on this day.
41. Only 7% of men want romantics in the form of a candlelit dinner on this day.
42. Only 2% of men get what they dream of on this holiday.
43. A terrible earthquake occurred in 1887 on the Italian and French Riviera.
44. The successful cloning of sheep was reported by scientists at the Roslin Institute in 1997.
45. Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling Boris Gurevich was born on February 23, 1968.
46. The first order of St. Andrew the First-Called in Russia was founded on this day in 1689.
47. March 8 is considered February 23 according to the old style.
48. The February Revolution began on February 23rd in 1917.
49. “Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus” is celebrated on this day in Belarus.
50. On this day, the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan were created in Kazakhstan in 1922.
51. Today this day is celebrated in most countries of the world as international men's day.
52. In 1919, the Red Army was celebrated for the first time.
53. For the anniversary of the holiday in 1938, a personalized coin was issued.
54. Stalin received congratulations from the heads of state of the allies on that day.
55. Rich in solemn meetings, events and demonstrations, the history of the holiday of February 23 is rich.
56. Traditionally, on this day, it is customary for all men to give pleasant gifts.
57. Celebrations and rallies began in the early years of this holiday.
58. May 7 is the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland in Kazakhstan.
59. Today this holiday is assuming an ever larger international scale.
60. In Great Britain it is also customary to celebrate this holiday.
61. In Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, this holiday is still celebrated every year.
62. It is customary in Abkhazia to celebrate this holiday twice a year.
63. For a whole week, they celebrate the holiday on February 23 in South Ossetia.
64. Two holidays are immediately celebrated on February 23 in Tajikistan.
65. The name of the holiday was changed to the national one in Uzbekistan.
66. This holiday in Norway was postponed to 28 January.
67. This holiday in Ukraine was postponed to December 6.
68. On February 3, this holiday is considered the day of men in the popular circle.
69. Johannes Gutenberg published the first book in 1455.
70. Columbus received a license for the right to travel in Spain in 1505.
71. The States General was dissolved by the French king in 1915.
72. The independence of the Orange Revolution was recognized by England in 1854.
73. The Parliamentary Library opens in Canada in 1876.
74. After the hanging was squeezed by the only man in the world, John Lee in England in 1885.
75. Rudolf Diesel received a patent for the engine in 1893.
76. In Bordeaux, the leg of Sarah Bernhardt of the famous actress is amputated in 1915.
77. The Italian Fascist Party was founded by Mussolini in 1919.
78. The Theater for Young Spectators was opened in Petrograd in 1922.
79. Red Army Day officially began to be celebrated in England in 1943.
80. The first issue of the television magazine "Health" was released on television in 1960.
81. The first issue of the magazine "Sobesednik" appeared in 1984.
82. The independence of Brunei was proclaimed in 1984.
83. The first issue of the newspaper "Segodnya" is published in 1993.
84. English architect William Chambers was born on February 23, 1723.
85. The founder of the banking house Amschel Rothschild was born on this day in 1743.
86. Czech scientist and mechanical engineer Josef Gertsner was born in 1756.
87. Russian artist Ivan Efimov was born on this day in 1878.
88. American film director Victor Fleming was born on February 23, 1878.
89. The Polish biochemist who invented vitamins was born on this day in 1884.
90. Argentine actor Federico Dandruff was born in 1934.
91. Russian composer Evgeny Pavlovich was born on this day in 1934.
92. The Prince of Japan was born on February 23rd in 1960.
93. Former President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko was born on this day in 1954.
94. The frontman of the "Auction" group Oleg Gargusha appeared on this day in 1961.
95. Czech anti-fascist writer was born on 23 February 1903 Julius Fucik.
96. People's Artist of the USSR Sanaev Vsevolod was born on this day in 1912.
97. Hero of the Socialist Party Vasily Lazarev was born on this day in 1928.
98. Russian film actress Valentina Telegin appeared on this day in 1915.
99. On this day, another flight into space took place in 1975.
100. On this day, German troops captured Minsk.
