Holidays
- Nature Love Day
- Ironed Laces Day
- World Selfish Awareness Day
- Metro Police Day
- Eat whatever you want day
- Waiting Day for Mary Poppins
- Hostess Cupcake Day
- Foam Roller Massage Day
Significant dates
330 year. A solemn ceremony of consecration of Constantinople took place.
868 The first printed book appeared in China.
1881 Alexander III's manifesto on strengthening autocratic power was published.
1927 The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts was founded, establishing the Oscar Award (18+).
1939 The beginning of the armed conflict on the Khalkhin Gol River.
1964 The company of gramophone records “Melody” was founded.
Persons of the day
On May 11, 1720, the German baron and famous storyteller Hieronymus Munchausen was born.
On May 11, 1855, Russian composer, conductor and teacher Anatoly Lyadov was born.
On May 11, 1902, Soviet military leader, Marshal and twice Hero of the Soviet Union Kirill Moskalenko was born.
On May 11, 1904, Spanish surrealist artist and writer Salvador Dali was born.
Folk calendar
Birch tree
As the name of the holiday suggests, in Rus' this day was dedicated to birch sap. They began to collect it and store it for future use.
It was believed that the most delicious and healing sap flows in the upper branches of the tree, and it can cure any sick person. However, it was not recommended to prepare juice on a foggy or rainy day – such a drink would have little benefit.
From this day on, birch sap began to be given to patients who suffered from spring fevers. In Rus' it was believed that birch sap could help with scurvy, edema, furunculosis, arthritis, and gout. It was also used as a diuretic.
We watched the weather that day: a clear sunrise meant a clear summer. If the night is warm and starry, this promises a good harvest. There was also such an unusual omen for the harvest: on this day it was necessary to have as much lunch as possible – and then the beds and arable lands would be fertile.
Name day on this day
Anna, Vitaly, Kirill, Maxim.
Source: Calend.ru.
