December 10: Discover today's holiday and key events.

On Tuesday, December 10, a number of holidays are celebrated in Ukraine and around the world. Additionally, several significant events took place on this day in the past.

December 10 is celebrated as World Football Day in Ukraine and globally. This holiday was established to raise awareness of the popularity of football worldwide and its significance as a global phenomenon that brings people together from different corners of the planet. Football is not only a popular sport but also a powerful social, cultural, and economic phenomenon. Although this day is not an official holiday recognized by governments, it has gained popularity through the initiatives of football organizations and various events dedicated to football that take place on this day. These include organizing matches, charity events, lectures, amateur tournaments, and active campaigns aimed at promoting sports among the youth.

December 10 is also Human Rights Day. This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1950 and marks an important milestone in the struggle for equality, freedom, and dignity for every person. December 10 was chosen because it was on this day in 1948 that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN, a document that became the foundation for the international protection of human rights. It defines the fundamental rights and freedoms that should be guaranteed to every individual, regardless of race, gender, nationality, language, religion, or any other status.

Moreover, December 10 is International Animal Rights Day. This day aims to draw attention to animal rights and the need to improve their living conditions, as well as to combat cruelty towards them. International Animal Rights Day was initiated by organizations dedicated to animal protection, such as World Animal Protection, and activists from various countries. The goal of the celebration is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife, combating poaching, habitat destruction, and illegal wildlife trade. This day also serves as an opportunity to highlight specific issues such as cruelty to pets, the use of animals in scientific experiments, illegal hunting, and other violations of animal rights.

On December 10, the International Day of Action for the Adoption of the Declaration of Animal Rights is also celebrated. This day was initiated to emphasize the importance of recognizing animal rights at the international level. The primary objective is to uphold the idea that all living beings, regardless of species, should have fundamental rights to life, freedom, and well-being without cruelty and exploitation.

What is the church holiday today?

December 10 in the church calendar is the day of remembrance for the holy martyrs Mina, Ermogena, and Evgraph. Saint Mina was a Roman soldier who converted to Christianity and was executed for his faith. He is known for his bravery and devotion to God despite the dangers. Saint Ermogena was a Byzantine emperor who also became a martyr for his faith. He was recognized for his piety and patronage of the church, and his life was marked by numerous miracles. Saint Evgraph was a Roman soldier who accepted Christianity and was martyred for his beliefs. He is remembered for his loyalty to God and courage in the face of death.

Calendar of significant events for December 10

1520 — Martin Luther publicly burns the papal bull Exsurge Domine, excommunicating him from the church in Wittenberg;

1637 — Cossack forces under the command of Pavlo But suffer defeat by the army of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth near the town of Borovitsa;

1684 — Edmond Halley presents Isaac Newton's work De motu corporum in gyrum at a meeting of the Royal Society, where Kepler's laws were derived based on the theory of gravitation;

1768 — The Royal Academy of Arts is founded in Great Britain, becoming the most influential and authoritative association of artists in the UK;

1817 — Mississippi becomes the 20th state of the USA, its name meaning "Great River" in the language of the indigenous people;

1901 — The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm;

1948 — The UN General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;

1953 — The first issue of Playboy magazine is published;

1981 — The American journal The New England Journal of Medicine publishes a note about a new disease that led to the death of 95 people, which later became known as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS);

1999 — The Panama Canal comes under the jurisdiction of Panama (previously under the jurisdiction of the United States).