Today is February 24: a significant day in history.
On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. From this year, February 24 is recognized as the National Day of Prayer. In 1920, on this day, Hitler presented the Nazi Party's program. In 1918, Estonia declared its independence. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII signed the bull "Inter gravissimas," reforming the calendar.
Holidays and Commemorative Dates on February 24
February 24 is the National Day of Prayer in Ukraine. This year marks its inaugural observance, as confirmed by the Ukrainian Parliament on February 12. The new commemorative day is dedicated to the anniversary of the beginning of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation into Ukraine.
Today marks the start of Maslenitsa week. Traditionally, on the first day of Maslenitsa in Ukraine, families would gather at home and make dumplings with various fillings. A scarecrow representing Winter would be set up in the main square of the community.
Globally, it is World Information Architecture Day.
Other observances include: Estonia's Independence Day, World Bartender Day, and Lottery Day.
February 24 in History
On February 24, 1582, Pope Gregory XIII signed the bull "Inter gravissimas," which reformed the Julian calendar. Learn more.
On February 24, 1918, Estonia proclaimed its independence. Learn more.
On February 24, 1920, Hitler introduced the Nazi Party program (NSDAP), known as the "25 points." This occurred in the Munich beer hall "Hofbräuhaus." The NSDAP had just been renamed from the German Workers' Party the day before, on February 20.
“The 25 points combined extreme nationalism, racial anti-Semitism, and socialist concepts with the outrage of Germans over the Treaty of Versailles. The program called for Germany's renunciation of the Treaty of Versailles and the inclusion of all Germans (especially those living in Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland) into a Greater German state. The Nazis also publicly proclaimed their intent to separate Jews from 'Aryan' German society and to abolish the political, legal, and civil rights of Jews in Germany,” — as summarized in the program of Hitler's party by the "Encyclopedia of the Holocaust."
In addition to ideological and political points, the program also included socio-economic aspects (justifying the terms "socialist" and "workers" in the party's name). There were even 13 such points, one more than the Nazi points. This part of the program appealed to Germans who were in a dire economic situation after the country's defeat in World War I and bore similarities to the communists' theses — the group that the Nazis would later despise the most. Specifically, it discussed state intervention in the economy, nationalization of trusts, and various 'social incentives': increasing pensions, benefits, and even involving workers in the distribution of enterprise profits, etc. Most points began with the words: 'We demand.' However, there was a lack of specifics regarding how these demands would be implemented.
When the NSDAP came to power, it “successfully” implemented the ideological part of the program. However, the social promises were forgotten.
On February 24, 1992, Ukraine established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Bangladesh.
On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Chronicle of events of this day – in the material by MG "Obiektive".
Church Holiday on February 24
February 24 marks the first and second finding of the head of John the Baptist. Learn more.
Folk Signs
If the tits are singing, warm weather is coming.
If there is no snow on this day, spring will be early.
What Not to Do on February 24
Do not argue, gossip, slander, or refuse help.
Do not consume alcohol.
Do not handle sharp objects; bread should be broken rather than cut.
Do not do laundry.
Do not sing or dance.