Holidays June 21
International Skateboarding Day
There is such a holiday on the calendar. It all began in 2004 in California, when local skateboarders traveling under prohibition signs were tired of fighting for the right to ride freely on the streets of the city. As you know, skaters defiantly corrected the inscriptions on signs from "No Skateboarding" to "Go Skateboarding" and continued to ride on the boards. Young extreme sportsmen were supported by the International Association of Skate Companies, and filed a petition to the American Congress. The application was granted, skaters got the right to freely roam the streets, and June 21, the day Congress approved its decision, was declared Skateboarding Day. Russian extremals joined the celebration in 2006. Every year more and more people are willing to participate in the festival. They take to the streets, have fun, organize collective skating and demonstrations.
France celebrates Music Day
On the summer solstice, the whole of France is buried in the sounds of music. This day is hard to find a quiet corner. Music pours from everywhere: from the windows of houses, concert halls, vehicle interiors, improvised venues. Street musicians, professional singers perform before the audience, sometimes you can hear real French stars, and for free. The holiday begins in the early morning and continues until dawn, but its peak is in the evening, when the working day ends. On the streets it becomes especially crowded. Everyone who sings at least a little, sings, those who don’t know how to dance or just enjoy the skill of the performers. People’s faces do not leave a smile, and hearts - a joyful and good mood. This beautiful holiday was established in 1982 by the then Minister of Culture, Jacques Langroe, for which the French are still extremely grateful to him to this day.
June 21 on the folk calendar
Fedor Summer
He was also called Stratilate or Well. On this day, it was customary to dig wells. Inverted pans were laid out in order to choose a good place, at night, on different tracts of land. In the morning we looked - which pan was the most sweaty, had water drips, and in this place it was worth digging a well. Then he will be full of water and inexhaustible.
The beginning of the astronomical summer falls on Fedor Letnoy, and sultry heat came from that day. Fedor began to export manure to the fields. In order for the land to be fertile and give a rich harvest, it was necessary to fertilize it well. The whole village took part in the dung beetle together, less often the neighbors grouped among themselves. And then, alternately, treated sections of each host. Moreover, the duties were strictly distributed: the "cops" - young guys - digging manure, the "robbers" - young girls - breaking manure, the men loaded it on carts, and the children carried it. On the ground, the women unloaded the manure from the carts and distributed it over the field.
Historical events on June 21
June 21, 1893 the first attraction in the world appeared - "Ferris Wheel"
The wheel was installed in Chicago, where the Columbus World Exhibition was held at that time, dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. The mass of the wheel was about 2 tons, and the diameter was 75 meters. 36 cabins, about the size of a bus, were attached around its circumference. Each booth had 60 seats - 20 sedentary and 40 upright. One revolution took place in 20 minutes. The wheel was driven by two steam engines, each 1000l.s.
June 21, 1913 in Los Angeles, a woman parachuted for the first time
It was a young American - Georgia Broadwick from California, who was only 18 years old. "Baby", that is what Georgia was called, parachuted from an airplane, and safely landed on the aerodrome site. The height of the jump was 305 meters. And the very first jump in the world from the cockpit was made a year earlier by Albert Berry, captain of the American army. In March 1912, he jumped from a height of 450 meters, flying in free fall about 120 meters.
June 21, 1925 in Moscow, the first taxis came on line
Muscovites immediately appreciated the newly introduced service. Firstly, the ride was more comfortable than with a cab, and secondly, the trip was cheaper. All cars were foreign-made. The first taxi fleet consisted of 16 Renault cars, then Fiats and Fords were added to them. As soon as the automotive industry in the USSR gained momentum, the taxis were replaced by domestic cars - Emki - M1 and GAZ-A .
June 21, 2008 Russian football team reached the semifinals of the European Championship
This is the first great success of the Russian team after the collapse of the Soviet Union. On June 21, a match was held in Basel for reaching the semifinals between the national teams of the Netherlands and Russia. Russian football players rather confidently met and won with a score of 3: 1. Goals were scored by Pavlyuchenko, Arshavin and Torbinsky. In the semi-finals of Russia, a strong rival went to Spain. No matter how great the desire of Russian football players to achieve victory in this game, but Fortune was on the side of the Spaniards. They won with a dry score - 3: 0. By the way, they became European champions. And our team got an honorable third place.
Born on June 21
Michel Platini (born 1955), French football player, coach
The famous French football player with a worldwide reputation. His sports career was in the 80-90s of the last century. He started at Nancy, played at Saint-Etienne and Juventus, played for the French team. Michel Platini - European champion, winner of multiple football Cups, the best French football player of the XX century, the best foreign player (in the history of Italian football). He is the only one who received the Golden Ball award for three consecutive years - from 1983 to 1985. In 1987 completed his career in 1988 as a trainer.
Victor Tsoi (1962 - 1990), Soviet rock singer, leader of the Kino group
Viktor Tsoi was never quiet. He was always a rebel, but a creative and multi-talented person. At first he studied at an art school. After an exception for poor progress, he went to study as a woodcarver, was seriously interested in music and martial arts. He founded the legendary rock band "Cinema", where he was a soloist, guitarist, author of poems and music of performed songs. Tragically died in August 1990, having got into a car accident. Viktor Tsoi, during his lifetime, became a cult singer for youth, his popularity after death increased even more.
William of Wales (born 1982) British prince
William of Wales - Duke of Cambridge, grandson of Elizabeth II, the eldest son of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. He is the first of the crown princes of Britain who was born not in the royal chambers, but in St. Mary’s Hospital in London. He grew up an inquisitive child and very restless. As he got older, William settled down. He studied at a boarding school, where he obeyed the general routines according to which the other pupils lived. He did not have special privileges, a separate room, his neighbors were 4 more students. After the board he graduated from Eton College. The prince possesses not only a noble origin, but also excellent external data. Therefore, for a long time was considered an enviable groom. But he did not give his heart to the representative of royal blood, but to the ordinary girl - Kate Middleton. Their wedding took place in April 2011, and in July 2013. the young family is looking forward to replenishment - the birth of its first heir.
Name day 21 june
Fedor, Pavel, Vasily, Konstantin, Ephraim
