What is celebrated on November 24, and what notable events took place on this day?

On Sunday, November 24, Ukraine and the world celebrate International Bible Day. This day is dedicated to promoting the Holy Scriptures, encouraging its reading, and reflecting on its spiritual content.

Additionally, November 24 is World Evolution Day. This date marks the publication of one of the most significant scientific works in history – Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" (1859). This day is focused on spreading knowledge about evolution and its importance for science and life.

Moreover, today is World Walrus Day. This day serves as a call to action aimed at raising awareness about the conservation of walruses. Established in 2008 by the World Wildlife Fund and the Marine Mammal Council, this day highlights the challenges faced by walruses due to climate change and human activities.

Believers honor the memory of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr.

Memorable events:

• 1638 — The Cossack council at the Maslov Stav clearing approves the "Regulation of the Zaporizhian Registered Army" — the statute of the Zaporizhian Cossacks;
• 1642 — Dutchman Abel Tasman discovers an island off the coast of Australia, named after him;
• 1859 — Charles Darwin publishes his work "On the Origin of Species," which is one of the most famous works in the history of science and foundational in the field of evolutionary theory;
• 1863 — The Battle of Chattanooga begins during the American Civil War;
• 1910 — An officer aviation school begins operation in Sevastopol;
• 1918 — The Allied squadron captures Sevastopol;
• 1994 — The OSCE mission begins its activities in Ukraine;
• 2004 — The Central Election Commission of Ukraine publishes the official results of the presidential elections, declaring Yanukovych the winner;
• 2015 — Soldiers of the Free Syrian Army down a Russian helicopter in Syria near Latakia on Tuesday, forcing an emergency landing;
• 2015 — The conflict between Russia and NATO escalates on the diplomatic front due to unprecedented damage (on the morning of November 25) caused by Turkish forces to the Russian fighter "SU-24," which crossed the border between Syria and Turkey.