March 4 marks World Engineering Day, which highlights the importance of this profession in solving global problems. Engineers develop technologies for environmental safety and sustainable development, making our world a better place. In addition, this day honors the holy Monk Gerasim, who lived in the 5th century on the banks of the Jordan River. Gerasim was known for his asceticism and service to others. According to legend, he cured a lion, which then stayed to live near the monastery and helped the monks, writes IZ.
This day is also the World Day against Sexual Exploitation, which draws attention to the problem of human trafficking. According to the UN, millions of people fall victim to this criminal activity every year. Organizations hold campaigns and educational events to raise public awareness and stimulate joint action to overcome this problem. At the same time, on March 4, scrapbooking fans celebrate their unofficial holiday dedicated to the art of creating photo albums and collages.
It is no less interesting that March 4th is the birthday of the microphone. On this day in 1877, Emil Berliner filed a patent for the first microphone, which became an indispensable device in music, radio and television. Today, this invention is used in podcasts, streaming and even in everyday life. Other events on this day include the coronation of Frederick I as German king in 1152 and the adoption of the US Constitution in 1789.
As for the prohibitions of this day, believers recommend refraining from medical interventions and large purchases. You should also not keep broken things at home so as not to attract bad luck. Folk signs indicate that a cloudless night promises a warm spring, and a large number of birds – a quick warming. Unmarried girls on this day performed fortune-telling on their betrothed, believing that the first person they met would tell their fate.
We remind you that we previously wrote about what is celebrated on March 3 and what traditions exist on this day.