What do we know about the 30th of August?
On this day, August 30, in Ukraine and around the World:
International Commemorative Dates and Holidays:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Established by the UN General Assembly to draw attention to the problem of forced disappearances of people during conflicts, political repression, and crimes.
- International Whale Shark Day. A holiday dedicated to the largest fish on the planet.
- International Cabernet Sauvignon Day.
- International Bat Night.
- Birthday of the Electric Vacuum Cleaner.
Ukrainian Commemorative Dates and Holidays:
- Ukrainian Aviation Day. Celebrated on the last Saturday of August.
- Truck Driver's Day. Also celebrated on the last Saturday of August.
Church Holidays:
- Day of Remembrance of the Martyr Myron. In folk tradition, this day is known as "Myron the Wind-chaser."
- Day of Remembrance of Saints Alexander, John, and Paul. According to the new church calendar, this day honors the saints who were patriarchs of Constantinople.
