June 18 – What Holiday Is Today and Main Events
On June 18, the world observes the International Day Against Hate Speech, Sustainable Gastronomy Day, Autism Pride and Dignity Day, as well as Fishing Enthusiasts Day.
In Ukraine, this day is celebrated as the Day of the District Police Officer. This professional holiday was established by the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in 2004 as recognition of the work of law enforcement officers who interact daily with the population in their assigned territories.
Also, the following events occurred on this day in history:
1934 — Roman Shukhevych was arrested in connection with the assassination of the Polish government minister Bronisław Pieracki, which was seen as a response to the so-called pacification policy.
1939 — A monument was unveiled on the grave of Taras Shevchenko in Kaniv.
1940 — After the French army's capitulation, General Charles de Gaulle declared in a BBC broadcast that "the battle is lost, but not the war," calling for continued resistance and initiating the French Resistance Movement.
1991 — The Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian SSR adopted a resolution to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day.
1996 — Ukraine was admitted to the Conference on Disarmament.
2000 — The Lviv City Council introduced a ban on broadcasting Russian-language songs in public places.
2009 — NASA launched the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to study the Moon.
Religious Holiday
Today commemorates the memory of Saint Martyr Leontius. He was born in Greece, in the city of Enos, served in the Roman army as a centurion, and was known for his kindness, courage, and righteous life.
During the persecution of Christians, Leontius refused to worship pagan gods and offer sacrifices to them, for which he was arrested and tortured. Despite this, he remained faithful to his faith. According to tradition, during his torture, he managed to convert some of his torturers and witnesses of his suffering to Christianity.
Name days celebrated on June 18: Danylo, Leontius, Mykhailo, Opanas, Daria, Yefrosyniya, Maria.
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