May 13: World Dandelion Day, Memorial Day of Apostle James and Various International Holidays and Events

May 13, 2023 is Saturday. 444th day of the war in Ukraine.

What is today, May 13, a church holiday

May 13th in the church calendar Memorial Day of the Apostle James. He was the brother of John the Theologian. Jacob’s father was a fisherman and his name was Zebedee. Once Jacob and John were fishing, when suddenly the Lord called them to the ministry and since then they have been walking around the cities and preaching. Jacob mainly preached in Spain, but later returned to Judea, where he glorified the true faith. It was he who christened the philosopher Hermogenes and his disciple Philip. When the persecution of Christians began, the apostle James was killed with a sword.

What is forbidden to do on this day

• It is forbidden to go on a long journey, because on the day of Jacob various diseases come out.
• On this day, and indeed in May, you should not get married, because you will “toil” all your life.
• Do not remember bad events, because they will come back into your life again.
• Do not make any repairs, it can lead to injury.
• Don’t be lazy and don’t be late.

Folk signs and traditions on May 13

Among our ancestors there were many interesting signs on this day:

• they looked at what day it was: at sunrise, a clear and clear sky – the summer will be warm;
• a starry and quiet night – for a good harvest;
• a south wind and a warm evening will spoil the grain;
• Rain on May 13 means that there will be many weddings in the fall;
• it rains during the day, but it is warm – in the fall you will eat a lot of bread;
• the stars are hiding – soon it will rain.

The people called May 13 “Warm Jacob”. By this time, all winter supplies usually ended, so it was problematic to set a rich table. Therefore, they closed the wedding season and did not marry again this month. The field work has already begun. Because there was no time for marriage.

Weather on May 13

Today, May 13, it is clear without precipitation in Kyiv. It is cloudy throughout the day in Lviv, no precipitation is expected. In Kharkiv, during the day, clouds that dissipate until the evening without precipitation may appear. In Odessa, it is cloudy with clearings during the day, without precipitation.

The air temperature in Kyiv is +21 during the day and +13 at night. In Lviv +17 during the day and +9 at night. In Kharkov +21 days and +9 at night. In Odessa +18 during the day and +12 at night.

Memorable dates May 13

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for May 13:

• 1501 – Amerigo Vespucci embarks on a journey to the West, during which he finds out that Columbus discovered a new continent;
• 1830 – Ecuador secedes from Gran Colombia and declares itself an independent republic;
• 1865 – the third university in Ukraine was opened in Odessa (today – Mechnikov National University);
• 1909 – the first Giro d’Italia begins;
• 1913 – the world’s first 4-engine aircraft is flying, designed by Igor Sikorsky from Kiev (the weight of the aircraft (about 5 tons) was four times the weight of the largest airplane by that time);
• 1918 – Postage stamps with an inverted image of aircraft were printed in the USA, which became a collector’s rarity;
• 1927 – Kiev football club “Dynamo” is founded;
• 1950 – the first race of the first Formula 1 championship takes place in the English Silverstone;
• 1963 – Kuwait becomes the 111th state admitted to the UN;
• 1981 – on St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, the Turkish terrorist Ali Agca seriously wounds Pope John Paul II;
• 1990 – the first issue of the newspaper “Galicia” is published – a democratic large-circulation newspaper of the Ivano-Frankivsk region;
• 1991 – the 1st Congress of Poles living in Ukraine takes place in Kyiv;
• 1991 – Winnie Mandela, who was the wife of South African President Nelson Mandela, is accused of kidnapping and torture;
• 1992 – American astronauts are in outer space for 8 hours 29 minutes (world record), for the first time three astronauts go into space at once;
• 2014 – during the battles for Slovyansk, pro-Russian militants set up an ambush in the vicinity of the village of Mayachka (as a result of an attack by militants on a column of the 95th separate airmobile brigade, 7 Ukrainian paratroopers die).

Name day: how to name a child born on May 13

What are the birthdays today? Ephrem, Nikita, Clement, Maxim, Basil, Ignat, Jacob.

The talisman of a person born on May 13 is lapis lazuli. The name of this extremely interesting stone comes from the Arabic word “azul”, which translates as “blue”. Lapis lazuli has long been considered an excellent tool for renewing vision. And in ancient Egypt it was called “divine stone”. They believed that with its help you can communicate with the gods.

Born on this day:

• 1849 – Ukrainian writer, prose writer and playwright Athanasius Mirny;
• 1937 – American science fiction writer of Polish origin Roger Zelazny;
• 1963 – Ukrainian journalist and public figure Alexander Krivenko;
• 1972 – Ukrainian actor Nazar Strigun;
• 1975 – Ukrainian hockey player Alexander Matviychuk;
• 1979 – Ukrainian footballer Vyacheslav Shevchuk;
• 1986 – English actor, model and musician Robert Pattinson.

What day is it today in Ukraine and the world

May 13 is celebrated in Ukraine and the world world dandelion day. Around this period, these bright plants begin to bloom. Although the first dandelions often appear in April, and in May, yellow flowers are replaced by white fluffy balls with seeds. Dandelion root is widely used in scientific medicine. It is added to the composition of decoctions that treat diseases of the digestive system. And dandelion has a blood-purifying, diuretic, choleretic effect. In Latin, this flower is called Taraxacum, which means “treatment of the eyes.”

Also May 13 International Hummus Day. The event was started in 2012 by Ben Lang. Hummus is made from chickpeas (chickpeas), olive oil, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice and various spices. The most common dish in the Middle East, and in Israel is even considered national. Hummus appeared in antiquity, although the specific place of its creation is unknown.

Also May 13th World Technology Day for the Future. The main purpose of this date is to draw the attention of mankind to the importance of technological development, to raise awareness of the technologies of the future.

May 13th is celebrated International Windmill Day. It falls annually on the second weekend in the last spring month. This day is considered a national holiday in the Netherlands. It was created there in the early 2000s. Subsequently, the celebration spread to other countries. Windmills first appeared in Ancient Persia, and then moved to Medieval Europe. Windmills were also built in Ukraine. They put them in the fields and roadsides.

Also May 13 world fair trade day. Every year falls on the second Saturday in May. The holiday was introduced by the World Fair Trade Association to support a social movement while respecting international standards for goods, especially those that are export products from developing countries.

May 13 is also celebrated World Migratory Bird Day. It falls every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of May. The holiday was founded by ornithologists from the Cornell laboratory in the United States. They proposed such an interesting event back in 1993. The prerequisite for the celebration was the International Convention for the Protection of Birds, adopted in 1906.

May 13 also Velcro birthday. It was on this day in 1958 that Georges de Mestral, a scientist from Switzerland, received a patent for an invention. One day, Mestrel was walking in the forest with his dog on a leash, and burdocks stuck to the fabric, prompting the scientist to create Velcro. This clasp is very easy to use. Therefore, it is often used to create clothing and footwear for the military, children, doctors, etc.