4 Feb. The holidays, important events, 4 Feb

Every day, people Wake up, go to work, eating, watching TV and doing other chores. But not everyone thinks about what takes place in the history of Russia and the world specific date, for example, 4 Feb. What key events happened on this day? Some people were born? What holidays are celebrated? The answers to all the questions and many more interesting facts will be given below.

Historical events

February 4 – this is an important date in world and Russian history. This day has seen many important and interesting events which have helped to produce reforms in Russia, to create a new product and a new unit of society. But about all under the order.

So, on 4 February 1722, the Russian government adopted the Table of ranks, which is subdivided officials and public servants in 14 classes. This allowed a more honest career, relying only on the talents and knowledge of the worker, and not on useful contacts and acquaintances.

Another interesting event took place in the XIX century, in 1862. Entrepreneur F. Bacardi founded his own company on the island of Cuba for the production of a new unique alcoholic beverage from sugar cane. Since then the drink has become extremely popular all over the world, and its name – rum.

Twentieth century, and more precisely in 1939, showed the world a new unit of society, consisting of the legendary Frank Sinatra and Nancy Barbato. To this marriage was born three children. Unfortunately, after 12 years of marriage the couple separated. By the way, the Sinatra.

A Very important date in Soviet history – 4 February 1945. This day was held in Yalta conference, which was attended by heads of USA, UK and USSR. The meeting was dedicated to the aftermath of war, economic stabilization and economic situations in Europe.

Sporting events

In 1899, was founded by the famous German football club with a rich set of different titles and the list of players, in different years were part of it. We are talking about "Werther" - the four-time German champion and multiple winner of the Cup of the country.

4, the opening of the Winter Olympic games in 1932 and 1976. Games of 1932 solemnly began with the speech of the future President of the United States - Franklin D. Roosevelt. At the opening ceremony of the flag of one country-member was a woman. Such an event in the world of sport happened for the first time. Games held in 1976 in Innsbruck, became literally and figuratively the gold for Soviet athletes: the members of the team managed to win 13 awards of the higher test, having won the overall standings with an incredible margin.

The events of February 4, if necessary. On another Winter Olympics, the USSR national team on hockey has risen to the highest step of the podium. The best player of the tournament was recognized as the legendary Vsevolod Bobrov, who scored 11 goals.

Sign of the Zodiac people born 4 February

This day zodiac calendar refers to the time of the birth of Aquarius. It's a sign of the air element, and it is under the control of Saturn and Uranus. Aquarians – a controversial nature, always striving for freedom and new experiences. Sometimes the representatives of this sign in the pursuit of all new and uncharted can walk to the madness, not thinking about the consequences.

Aquarians unconventionally look around the world and on other people. They are interested in philosophy, they are often committed to any theories. Aquarians are by nature very kind and compassionate people, they are always ready to help in a difficult situation. Born 4 Feb deny their dependence on material goods, but in fact they can not live without the proper comfort and cash.

The Originality of Aquarius-another distinguishing feature, thanks to which their abilities are highly valued by other people. Recognition and praise-the best reward for representatives of this sign.

Astrologers are some of the features people born on February 4. Zodiac sign determines that happy colors of its members are all shades of blue, from light blue to dark “electric”, as well as silver. You should pay particular attention to possible diseases, which often suffer Aquarians. So, it is necessary to protect the heart and blood vessels, and joints, bones of the foot and lower leg.

There is a list of names for those born on February 4th. Zodiac recommends the following names: Aida, Alice, Arthur, Victoria, Vitaly, Vsevolod, Gregory, Natasha, Xenia, Oksana, Roman, Svetlana, Simon, Timothy, Edward.

Born thisday famous people

Celebrity, born 4 Feb, these are people whose names can be placed in a huge list of names and achievements. Among the famous personalities who have left a noticeable trace in world history, the great French writer F. Rabelais, author of “the Enchanted wanderer” and “Lefty” N. Leskov, the writer M. Prishvin, many Directors, actors, poets, politicians and public figures.

But perhaps the most famous “birthday” has become a huge and the most popular in the world today, social network «Facebook» created M. Zuckerberg. It is interesting that, according to experts, the network were to fail and not a success, but fortune smiled upon the programmer, who is now one of the youngest billionaires in the world.

Athletes birthdays

This day was the date of the birth of not only cultural but also sports. So, in 1906, was born the first world Boxing champion by the name of Primo Karner. An Italian by birth, he is in all his career has won 72 fights by knockout, but was forced to conclude in the professional ring for the removal of kidney.

Another no less popular boxer named ‘Golden boy" Oscar De La Hoya, also celebrates his birthday in February. He became Olympic champion in 1992, has won many world titles.

An Incredible career in professional sports built Oleg Protasov, a Soviet football player. He took part in many Russian and European clubs, was twice recognized as the best and most productive striker of the USSR, trained commands such as «Olympiakos», «Dynamo», «Dynamo» and others.

Birthdays on this day

According to Orthodox tradition, the name day is the day that is the day of the Saint, in whose honour the person of this name. So, name day on 4 February is celebrated Leontius, Peter Makar, Anastasius, Timothy, Yuri, George, Ivan and Gabriel. In this day people go to Church to pray to their saints, to confession and repent your sins. Be sure to congratulate people bearing such names. 4 Feb need to get rid of negative thoughts, try to help others.

It Should be noted that the nameday and birthday – it is a different concept, though in a sense birthday – the birth of man in the Church, introduction to Christian religion and culture, the beginning of a new life. Traditional birthday celebration is not true for the Church.

Festive events

As people celebrate the 4 of February? The holiday of good mood, for example. This day allowed good pranks and jokes on friends, not to quarrel and be depressed.

Another important event – the Day of the fight against cancer. This holiday is extremely useful for companies because it allows them to attract additional attention to the problem of people with cancer, hold many charity events to raise funds for the development of new drugs and therapy for patients. Each year the event is held with a specific theme, for example, “to Create a clean environment”, “to Learn about vaccines” etc.

Orthodox holidays

In the folk tradition and the Christian religion an important day is February 4. A festival dedicated to the Holy Apostle Timothy, celebrated across the country. This pious man was trying to preach to the Gentiles to Christianity, for which he was pelted to death with stones. Timothy was a disciple of the Apostle Paul. He took it with him after his sermon at Lystra. Timothy, like his master, died a Martyr's death and, apart from their righteous life devoted to the service of God, was canonized. This festival in the folk tradition associated with a lot of will.

Folk tradition and superstitions

According to popular belief, at this time the frosts begin, called Timofeevskaya, which are accompanied by blizzards. Connected with them a large number will. So, if in the cold fogged up the window so it will get warmer soon. If the rime on the glass swirls into strange shapes, it is expected the continuation of cold weather. Shoots “snow plants” on the window frame can “grow” down. This sign is considered the beginning of the imminent thaw.

In this day to inspect the houses of the bees in the apiary. By the nature of the buzz you can determine how easily the insects tolerate the winter. If the hum is almost inaudible, so they are comfortable. If they are worried, troubled.

Day of the lunar calendar

The origin of the lunar calendar is New year. February 4, respectively, each time a new phase of the moon. Standard lunar calendar characterizes each day of a certain month with a few items: the number of the lunar day since the beginning of the year, the moon in the zodiac constellation, moon phase and how favorable a particular day. For example, take this year on 4 February. Lunar day corresponding to the given number, – 16. The moon enters the constellation of Leo. This day is celebrated in the full moon at the beginning of the third hour of the night. Data day from the astrological point of view are considered unfavorable for making important decisions andcommit an action in any field.

The importance given by astrology the days when people are going to change something in their appearance. Fourth of February is considered to be unfavorable for the trips to beauty salons.