This holiday has truly become international, since the gypsies still, as indeed originally, do not have their own state; the entire planet Earth is their homeland. In 1971, on April 8, the first ever World Gypsy Congress took place in the capital of Great Britain, London.

With the Decree of the Council of People's Commissars of April 8, 1918, the creation of military commissariats began in the Soviet Republic. During the year, 7 military registration and enlistment offices were created in districts, 39 in provincial centers, 385 in districts and 7,000 in volosts.

On April 8, Russia celebrates Animation Day. This is the day when there is a great reason to review all your favorite cartoons. It became possible thanks to an extraordinary event that happened more than 100 years ago... On April 8, 1912, for the first time in history, the general public was given the opportunity to see an animated film directed by the Russian biologist Vladislav Starevich.

Holidays of Belarus - Day of Employees of Military Commissariats of the Republic of Belarus

People in different countries build houses and arrange furniture inside according to the rules of Feng Shui, although few of them realize that we are not talking about simple principles of interior design, but about a deep philosophy based on the principle of the unity of man and nature.

International holidays - International Buddhist Day

Ease, beauty and ease of action, seasoned with self-confidence and excitement, are called courage. This emotional state brings a lot of pleasure. It seems that you have caught the mythical blue bird of luck by the tail. April 8th is the Festival of Courage - a day of courage and exciting experiences.

Cayuga ducks, kingfishers and peacocks with tails iridescent in the sun, quesal and mandarin birds, jays and hyacinth macaws attract the attention of artists with their unusual plumage. Nature never ceases to amaze us with the diversity of its fauna and the beauty of some bird species. April 8 marks an unusual holiday - Bird Drawing Day.

Holidays in Kyrgyzstan - Drug Control Officer Day

Holidays in Croatia - Plitvice Lakes National Park Day

The need for stairs arose with the advent of high-rise buildings, from the upper floors of which it was impossible to evacuate. On April 8, 1766, a device was patented in the United States to facilitate the rescue of people from buildings on fire.

In the Orthodox calendar, the date coincides with the celebration of the Council of the Archangel Gabriel, who appeared at the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary to inform her of her pregnancy with God’s son. Residents prayed to Gabriel for recovery from flu or fever. They also asked Gabriel to protect him from spring colds. The weather was becoming warm, and the night frosts were almost gone. The peasants devoted the day to garden work.

Japan Holidays - Flower Festival (Hana Matsuri)

Orthodox holidays on April 8:

Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Meletinskaya”

Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Irenaeus of Sirmium