Today you cannot be offended and refuse to help those in need.
What happened today:
Today the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Xenophon, Mary, John and Arcadius.
Things not to do on February 8:
- swear
- open windows
- refuse help
Folk signs and beliefs:
- clear day – early spring
- a cold day – to a dry summer
- cleaner sounds are heard around – the weather will soon deteriorate
- the cat often looks out the window – there will be warming
Angel Day is celebrated:
Ammon, Ananias, Arcadius, David, Clement, Xenophon, Mary, Paul, Peter, Simeon, Fedor
Born today:
1828 – Jules Verne, French science fiction writer
Also on this day:
1672 – Isaac Newton gives a speech on his theory of the nature of light and color.
1889 – French astronomer Auguste Charlois at the Nice observatory discovers a large main belt asteroid – Emma
1956 – The Rootmaster double-decker bus (double-decker) is launched in London, becoming a symbol of London and perhaps the most recognizable bus in the world.
Source: Focus
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